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Common Problems with 2005 BMW X5

Retrospectively, the 2005 BMW X5 had 87 complaints, and 17% of issues had something to do with AIR BAGS problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2005 BMW X5?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2005 BMW X5 fall into the category of AIR BAGS. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

AIR BAGS 15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13 ENGINE 11 SERVICE BRAKES 9 POWER TRAIN 5 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 SEATS 4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 1 STRUCTURE 1 SUSPENSION 1 SEAT BELTS 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1

Worst 2005 BMW X5 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2005 BMW X5 September 16, 2010 Victims: 2 Mileage: 60000 miles

Bmw's high instances of "hard 2-1 downshift" as they call it. many models of bmw's experience a feeling of being rear ended while slowing to a stop a...

SEATS
2005 BMW X5 June 3, 2011 Victims: 1

Seat heater burned hole through driver side seat cushion & burned my leg. *tr

AIR BAGS
2005 BMW X5 November 19, 2012 Victims: 1

I was going approximately 40 miles an hour when the vehicle in front of me made a panic stop and i crashed into the back of it. my air bags never depl...

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