general problems of the 2007 BMW X5

Vehicle experiences dsc and awd and 4x4 malfunction while driving. When the error occurs with gas pedal depressed, car will hesitate by going into neutral and jumping back into drive accompanied by engine revving up to above 3000 rpm. When the error occurs and the gas is not depressed, car will go into neutral and coast, until I engage the transmission. If the car is traveling less than 5 mph and the error occurs, then the car jerks to a halt and the transmission is switched into park automatically. This typically happened in stop and go traffic. Had dealer diagnose the problem, presumed it was due to steering angle sensor needing to be reinitialized, but the error still occurred. Often times, when I start my car and the error occurs prior to be even selecting a gear.

Takata recall- my 2007 BMW X5 after start up and pulling it in gear (rather drive or reverse ) would automatically go back to park. Even stopping at stop sign or traffic lights it would go back to park. I called the BMW service center and they are suppose to reach back out to me for an appointment. I was in cincinnati a few days ago and nearly got in a accident because it stopped at a traffic light and went into park again when I stopped for a red light and went to go on green.

On 13 July, 2011, with only 56,201 miles, our BMW X5 suffered what an independent BMW auto repair shop later diagnosed as a "total electrical meltdown involving almost all powertrain components and data bus system. " symptoms upon startup that morning included a level control system malfunction light, a transmission malfunction warning, a parking brake malfunction warning, a passenger restraint malfunction warning, an all-wheel drive, dsc, abs, and emergency abv malfunction warning, as well as rapid windshield wiper movement and an intermittent engine start button. I am an officer in the united states navy, on active duty, and I deployed that morning for almost six weeks; I have recently returned. The burden of coordinating an automobile tow and repair that day was left to my wife, the mother of our two young children. To say that this was an inconvenience to her is a gross understatement. We purchased the BMW based on its previous reputation for quality, and we paid much more for this vehicle than we would have for something like a Honda odyssey or a Toyota sienna. We were willing to pay more with the understanding that, during my long and frequent absences in the service of our country, my wife and family would have a reliable and safe vehicle. I feel this decision to purchase this BMW product was a mistake, and one I never intend to repeat. The vehicle was only 6,000 miles outside of the 50,000 mile warranty, and yet none of the $1,781. 31 invoice was covered by BMW; it was covered solely by my savings. I can not in good conscience recommend any BMW product to any of my friends or colleagues.

Have their been other engine/camshaft defect complaints for the 2007 BMW X5 vehicle. The vehicle sensors on my X5 BMW are identifying this as a potential repair job and the BMW dealer has confirmed.