2008 BMW X5 Suspension Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2008 BMW X5
3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 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
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
Component Malfunctioned, All dashboard light are on. service check needed immediately. PCV heater not working ,cruise control not working, loose suspensions, knocking noise from the front and rear of the car. Air bags driver and passenger. All other UNKnown problems. I was told my Casey BMW of Newport News Va. That my car had no recalls? I am spending so much money just to try to keep my car updated. I can no longer do it. I am on a fixed income. If you can be of any assistance, please help! Thanks
I PURCHASED A 2008 BMW X-5 WITH 50,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I WAS SHOWN PROOF FROM THE USED CAR DEALERSHIP THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY ONE PRIOR OWNER, A FEMALE IN HER MID 50'S. ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS IMMACULATE AND LOOKED BRAND NEW, IT NEEDED A NEW RIGHT REAR AIR SUSPENSION BAG 3 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE AND STARTED LEAKING OIL. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN 2012 I HAVE CONTINUED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP AT WHICH TIME THEY CLEAN THE OIL UNDERNEATH, REMOVE GASKETS AND BOLTS AND REASSEMBLE EVERYTHING TO INCLUDE USING GENEROUS AMOUNTS OF SILICONE. I RECENTLY TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE OWNER DID HIS USUAL "PATCH JOB" BUT HE SAID THIS ISN'T WORKING ANYMORE AND THAT THE OIL LEAK IS ACTUALLY COMING FROM A FAILED GASKET THAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT REMOVING THE MOTOR TO THE TUNE OF...
THE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IS CREATING A POSSIBLE CONTROL ISSUE IF IT FAILS AT HIGHER SPEEDS. IT DEFLATES AT NIGHT WHEN NOT IN USE BUT IF IT OCCURS WHILE DRIVING THEN IS THE QUESTION OF SAFETY. *TR
Other 2008 BMW X5 Problem Areas
Engine
66 complaints
Air Bags
65 complaints
Electrical System
33 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint