Complaints
109
Crashes
3
Fires
7
Injuries
12
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Bmw X5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:103,279 mi
Crash-related:3
#215 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:106,033 mi
Fires:3
#312 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:89,388 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Bmw X5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 3 | — | 103,279 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | 3 | 106,033 mi | |
| ENGINE | 12 | — | 1 | 89,388 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 10 | — | — | 102,018 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 75,614 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 74,023 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 91,365 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 92,502 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 40,875 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 86,117 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 2 | 80,008 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 77,250 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 3 | — | 1 | 91,667 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 15 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | 27,260 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 98,000 mi |
AIR BAGS
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,279
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
106,033
ENGINE
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
89,388
SERVICE BRAKES
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,614
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,365
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,502
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,875
SEATS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,117
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
80,008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,250
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,667
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,260
PARKING BRAKE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
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