Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 BMW X5

Table 1 shows seven common power train related problems of the 2001 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 BMW X5

The Automatic Transmission problem

I bought my 2001 BMW X5 last Saturday. . . 7 days later, I got the no reverse problem that I am now hearing is typical in Bmws. It just went out. Luckily the dealer I bought it from was nice enough to take the car back. They didn't have to as it was used. Otherwise I would have been out $5,000.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

When driving my 2001 BMW X5 on ice, soft dirt road, slush, (ice with pavement) the car fishtails in the rear. I had brand new winter tires put on and the vehicle was just aligned. I had 4 different mechanics look at it and no one can seem to figure it out. Please help.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, there was a delayed response before the vehicle would accelerate. A chime sounded prior to the failure and the ¿transmission fail-safe prog. Warning message displayed on the instrument panel.   Read details...


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