Complaints
144
Crashes
8
Fires
25
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Bmw X3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:100,335 mi
Fires:15
#225 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:82,488 mi
Crash-related:1
#318 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:85,714 mi
Fires:7
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Bmw X3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | 43 | — | 15 | 100,335 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 25 | 1 | — | 82,488 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | — | 7 | 85,714 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 7 | — | 2 | 75,143 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | 1 | — | 104,236 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 45,508 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 45,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | — | 133,467 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 125,932 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 35,950 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 25,750 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 125,506 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 69,450 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | 102,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2 | — | 56,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 | — | 1 | 505,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 167,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 144,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 102,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi |
SEATS
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
15
Avg Miles
100,335
AIR BAGS
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,488
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
7
Avg Miles
85,714
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
75,143
ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,236
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,508
STRUCTURE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,200
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,467
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,932
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,950
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,750
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,506
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,450
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
505,000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
167,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,000
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,500
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
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