5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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2001 BMW X5 engine problems

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2001 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 172004

X5 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel tank leaking. Took to dealership. Needed fuel tank and lines replaced. Over $4,000 in repairs for a 2001" asked about recall on fuel tanks tsb 165200.. said does not pertain to my vehicle. Whatever"

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #2

Aug 192001

X5

  • miles
Consumer stated that the vehicle shuts off intermittently while making turns.

- Cherry Hill, NJ, USA

problem #1

Aug 162002

X5

  • miles
Consumer states while in reverse the vehicle unexpectantly accelerated and resulting into a vehicle collision. Dealer has been notifed. Vehicle was also inspected by the dealer on several occasion prior to this incident. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Syosset, NY, USA

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