2000 Bmw X5 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Bmw X5. Part of Generation 1 (E53) — 2000–2006.
Worst 2000 Bmw X5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Bmw X5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 63,333 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 3 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 122,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | 122,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 61,758 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 95,364 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | 1 | 122,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2000 Bmw X5
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,361 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Other Bmw X5 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw X5 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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