Oil Leak

8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,240
Average Mileage:
93,650 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. repair alternator bracket seal (1 reports)
2009 BMW X5 engine problems

engine problem

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2009 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 232022

X5 35D 3.0L In-Line 6 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 135,000 miles

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

LEAKING OIL FROM 2009 BMW- BREAK MY WALLET X5

WILL COST AROUND $1200 TO FIX

- Kunj P., BRAMPTON, ON, Canada

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problem #2

Nov 242015

X5 4.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

I have taken the vehicle to several mechanics (certified and the like). All say that it will cost more to fix than it's worth.

- Lewis R., Miami, FL, US

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problem #1

Jan 112017

X5 X-drive 48i 4.8L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,880 miles

It has been almost a year to date that my X5 developed another oil leak. I had been doing some reading about my model since the last post so I kinda knew it was coming. This time instead of being the right side valve cover leaking it was "THE INFAMOUS ALTERNATOR BRACKET SEAL". This is a tough job even for the technicians. Had one garage tell me that he would rather not fool with this. I really like the sound and power of the V8 but should've gotten the inline six. Think I'll be making change soon and it will not be " B" ig " M" oney "W" asted".

- harris_dr5, New Llano, LA, US

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