77 problems have been reported for the 2004 BMW X5. The following chart shows the 16 most common problems for 2004 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 12 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (11 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Seats | |
| Equipment | |
| Air Bag | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Steering | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Structure | |
| Suspension | |
| Wheel | |
| Visibility | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Other Fuel System |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 BMW X5 in 2004.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW X5, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 BMW X5 with the BMW X5 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 X5 is 77 while the average number of problems reported for the 26 model years of the BMW X5 is 158.