Table 1 shows two common visibility related problems of the 2009 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the visibility (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems | |
| Visibility problems |
Headlight wires are made poorly. Susceptible to heat damage. The wire insulation cracks off, leaving bare copper wires to touch. Therefore, the low beams, etc will no longer function. The only solution is $3,000+ on new headlights. Read details...
The headlights on low beam reach out only 3 car lengths. Traveling at 40 mph or more you have inadequate forward visibility, if there is an object or an animal in the road ahead, due to low distance visibility, you have no response time. Read details...