general problems of the 2004 BMW X5

Vehicle rpm’s rev wildly in park and neutral. When driving vehicle speeds up on its own and rpm’s climbs out of control. When stopped at a light or in traffic, car leaps forward against the break .

As per the below BMW service bulletin, I have a defective sunroof cassette as it doesn't have adequate water management and causes water to leak into the front and rear compartments and can cause electrical control modules to get wet and become damaged. This is a safety hazard caused by the potential flooding. Si b 54 06 06 special roofs November 2006 technical service this service information bulletin supersedes s. I. B54 06 06 dated August 2006. Designates changes to this revision subject water leak from panoramic sunroof model e53 (x5 sav), e61 (5 series sport wagon) and e83 (x3 sav) equipped with panoramic sunroof (s402a) situation customer may complain of a water leak from the overhead console area during heavy rain or when driving/parking on a steep slope facing downhill. Cause possible causes: a. Obstructed or damaged drains or drain tubes. B. Void in the windshield urethane bead. C. Excessive gaps between the glass panels and the perimeter seal. D. Inadequate water management system in the sunroof cassette.

The BMW X5 is very poorly made and BMW does not stand behind any issues or care. My 2004 BMW X5 has the known jerking at low speeds,turns which feels like you have been hit in the a** end. I also was going to work and lost all my coolant, the water pump and coolant pipe need replaced/repaired which is not a cheap job. . It is more than the value/cost of this vehicle(if done at a BMW dealer). These issues are known and very common. BMW should issue recalls for these problems or give assistance for repairs instead of constantly making excuses and giving reasons on why they will not help! I have been and will continue to do anything I can to get assistance for my repairs and hopefully many others. BMW does not care about their buyers, unless it is a new vehicle and you do all your dealings with a BMW service department which I feel is unfair,customers should be able to choose any good mechanic instead of having to travel to and/or pay BMW outrageous fees for repairs. It is not safe to have these issues and run out of coolant(anywhere anyway from home) or to constantly have the massive jerk with the transmission. BMW needs to issue recalls and stand behind the tranny,coolant pipe,and water pump issues and failures. The BMW is not worth the money, they are made poorly, very expensive to repair, and have horrible customer service. BMW says the "internet and people say alot of things but that does not mean its a problem" and as I said to them. . . When many many people have the same issues then yes, it is a real problem!!!! it is not like people are asking for assistance or recalls on minor or normal repairs and maintenence!!!.

Recently purchased this vehicle used, the external driver door latch not working, have to climb over from passenger side of vehicle, this is ridiculous, this is one of several issues I am having with this vehicle. I have done some research and see this is common problem and it should be addressed by BMW. I have had 2 other used vehicles which both have lasted me 10 years from the dates I purchased them (and they were already 8 and 10 years old. This is my first BMW and might be my last if BMW does not take issues with their vehicles seriously and help consumers. I am so surprised and disappointed by all of the issues that have been ignored. The difference could be big because they could lose alot of would-be loyal consumers.