2001 BMW X5 Electrical Systemwiring Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 BMW X5

2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW X5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10124417 |
AFTER EXPERIENCING PREVIOUS HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING AND AFTER DEALER INSPECTION, NO FAULTS WERE FOUND AND NO CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE BMW DEALER. WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGH SPEED EXPRESSWAY, THE X5 SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING SHUT DOWN ALL SYSTEMS AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. AFTER FINALLY GETTING OFF THE ROAD, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO MY HOME. THE NEXT DAY, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO START AND, ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO GO OVER 30 MPH, I DROVE TO MY BMW DEALER. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM QUICKLY AND INFORMED ME THAT A SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED IN AUGUST, 2003 ON THIS PROBLEM. THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS AND THROTTLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AND BECAUSE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BMW ASSUMED NONE OF THE COST WHICH WAS ABOUT $1,200.00. I BELIEVE THAT OWNERS SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM WHEN IT...
#10014939 |
THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. *JB

Other 2001 BMW X5 Problem Areas

Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Engine 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Steering 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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