2001 BMW X5 Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2001 BMW X5
2 structure 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
PURCHASED NEW X5 IN SEPT. 2001 - AND THAT'S WHEN MY PROBLEMS BEGAN! LUCKILY THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY IN THE BEGINNING, OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE PAID JUST AS MUCH IN REPAIRS AS I DID FOR THAT SO CALLED LUXURY VEHICLE OF MINE. (1) I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH CONDENSATION INSIDE THE FRONT HEADLAMPS WHICH TOOK DAYS TO CLEAR UP. DEALER DIDN'T KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENED. SEVERAL YEARS LATER AND I'M STILL EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM. (2) ALL OF THE RUBBER TRIM AND MOLDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE (ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WINDOWS) HAS FADED AND BECOME DISCOLORED. (3) THE MOLDING AROUND THE DOOR FRAMES HAS DISINTEGRATED HORRIBLY AND STARTED TO COME OFF ($250 TO REPAIR). THE DEALER SAID THIS IS NORMAL. (4) WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS, I HAVE HAD THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED THREE TIMES. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON...
1. HAD CAR SERVICED AT 60,000 MILES, ONLY 3 WEEKS LATER THE GREEN DASHES STARTED APPEARING AGAIN AND STAYING ON, AS IF I NEEDED TO HAVE CAR SERVICED. CALLED DEALER AND THEY SAID NOT TO WORRY, THIS HAS BEEN KNOW TO HAPPEN, JUST IGNORE IT. 2. VERY LOUD NOISE FROM SUN ROOF (CLOSED) WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY AND LEAKS DURING CAR WASHES? DEALER SAID THEY CAN REPLACE THE SEAL AND THIS SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. 3. BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR ON DASH COMES ON AND OFF, AS IF BULB IS OUT, BUT JUST REPLACED BULB, THEN REPLACED AGAIN, SOMETIMES THIS BRAKE LIGHT WORKS AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T. 4. WINDOW ON FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO BACK UP AFTER OPENED, THEN A DAY LATER, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS BOTH THE DOOR HANDLE AND THE WINDOW AT MY COST MIND YOU THE...
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
Electrical Systemwiring
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
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