2008 BMW X5 Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 BMW X5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 BMW X5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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BMW X5 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | BMW X5 | 13 X5s, 7.5 months of data per X5, average 41800 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 X5s, 7.5 months of data per X5, average 41800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 50000 | 0 | can't put transmission gear to R. overheating transmission leak. noise from rear suspension coolant leak from radiator. |
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 55000 | 200 | Heads up display showed "code invalid" and wouldn't display any information. |
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 25000 | 0 | had issue with rough stops (felt like abrupt downshipt into 1st rolling to a stop, would lurch forward a tiny bit). dlr claimed could be battery problem, replaced. also did some sort of software "update." problem resolved. |
| Mar | 2013 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 25420 | 0 | 2008-X5 4.8 Premium with Sport Package. Notice 1 inch long radial crack on the inside edge of both rear rims. (during summer tire 315 x 20 change-over) Dealer replaced both rims and covered by warranty. The new rims have a thicker inside lip and OK |
| Dec | 2011 | 46500 | 0 | Power Steering hose leaking fluid. Cost was $300, and was covered by warranty. |
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 33700 | 0 | Rattle behind the 2nd row latch (fixed) Rattle in the tailgate (not fixed) Weak heated steering wheel (not fixed). |
| Dec | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | This time, they actually adjusted the rear hatch guides. It worked this time. Further, now that I know what to adjust, I can do so when the rattle comes back (comes back when weather changes from cold to hot, hot to cold). |
| Feb | 2011 | 37700 | 0 | Auto leveling suspension failed = height level sensor replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Center console wood trim cracked and steering wheel trim peeling = replaced Passenger mirror motor is slow to respond = replaced Battery drainage error message = unable to verify and nothing repaired. Rear seat rattle = adjusted (again) |
| Feb | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | Sunvisor shade was defective. It wasn't the bulb but the mechanism to turn the bulb on. A new visor was ordered to fix the problem. Weak start crank when it's cold outside - suspect weak battery. Rear passenger seat creaks and rattles |
| Apr | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 58280 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 59520 | 100 | the gas door spring needed replacement |
| BMW X5 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 2480 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 2480 | 0 | 1) rear boot trim rattles since day-1, unable to repair due to the flexing of the body shell 2) noise on front-right suspension, dealers could not reproduce problem, so not repaired, but problem still exists. Please dont buy a BMW X5 at least. |
| Feb | 2010 | 2480 | 0 | Noise in the front right suspension is very intermittent. Dealers couldn't replicate. Another visit is booked for March for further inspection. |
| Jul | 2010 | 3720 | 280 | intermittent noises from front suspension, very hard to reproduce. |
| Oct | 2010 | 4340 | 0 | intermittent suspension noise while driving over uneven roads, could not replicate while at dealership |
| Oct | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Completely dismantled and reassembled suspension. No noise so far. |
| Sep | 2012 | 7440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in West Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | single running daylight went out |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
268-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Singapore | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 42560 | 0 | Overheated on Highway and stalled even though I had recently changed the radiator. Replaced water pump. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 54000 | 1250 | Water pump failed. Replaced water pump and thermostat. |
| Jun | 2012 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 78000 | 1600 | Cold start rattle and tapping noise from faulty design of head/valves. Dealer reluctantly covered cost under used car warranty since this is a known problem for pre-2009 engines. Mechatronic sleeve leaking and hairline crack found in transmission pan (it is plastic). Sleeve leak repaired and replaced with new pan. Battery died (clock lost programming and battery failed test when I took it to dealer) 3 weeks after purchasing used car (non-CPO from BMW dealership). Dealer agreed to pay half even though not covered under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | 1000 | Radiator and expansion tank leaking. Replaced both. |
| Apr | 2013 | 81000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 19000 | 0 | Lifters had to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 67000 | 985 | Electric Water Pump failure |
| Dec | 2012 | 69000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Navigation DVD Drive shot, they replaced immediately. Also fixed trunk emergency latch |
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 35000 | 0 | Tailgate refused to open or close automatically (buttons or remote) - could force open manually. Issue was a software problem - reflashed computer and issue resolved. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 17000 | 0 | HUD was deemed inop. BMW has to order the part. HUD Part was replaced in 1.5 hours. |
| Mar | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | BMW X5 brake issue. Brakes squeal (x4 months) very loudly. Dealer replaced brake pads but they are just as bad. Great service but I am not satisfied and am still working with the dealer to correct. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Rearview camera takes a long time for the screen to come up. Already driving forward by the time screen/camera comes on. When using the USB interface with iPod, audio gets static when making turns or on rough roads. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Pop up washer for headlamps broke off during use and needed to be replaced under warranty | |
| Oct | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Fuel Pump failed and needed to be replaced. Car would not start. |
| Jul | 2011 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 44000 | 350 | fuel pump tsb recall leather on back of driver's seat separated and carpet anchor for driver's carpet mat was loose. |
| Sep | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | bad water pump - was replaced front brakes were replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | coolant resevior leaking |
| Dec | 2012 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Auto-level suspension malfunction. Replaced Air supply system on driver side left. |
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 8000 | 50 | Child 2nd row center belt gets stuck. Has gotten stuck 3 times now!!! |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 39000 | 0 | Wrong readout of digital reporting screen. Could not fix. |
| Mar | 2011 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | Sunroof trim rattling |
| Apr | 2012 | 58700 | 50 | Ball joint creaking |
| Dec | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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