Is it true that the X5 had about twice as many problems as the average vehicle?

[ake53]

Originally Posted by MHKitchen

And don't forget to add the failed tail lamp assemblies to your list of problems. You can Google my post on how to fix this problem if you have it.

just ordered new ones after 476785656 times fixing them

[HEISING]

From my experience YES! When we first bought our X5, I thought, what a great looking vehicle. It has an awesome stance, and the color of the vehicle really makes it look like its high end.

BUT.... The most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned "HANDS DOWN!" I'm
lucky to go 4 months without seeing some stupid light on the dash. And all the mechanical issues are really over whelming. I'm a very tolerant guy, I have fixed my own FSR, ABS/DSC module, Waterpump and hoses, recovery tank, alternator, belts, CV boots, Transmission.... YA tranny too. Rear diff, Air pump,.... I can keep going too! This all on top of regular wearing stuff like brakes, rotors, oil, battery,........... I could have a full time job just taking care of this X5.

Now.. I've owned a lot of Vehicles! I'm am an engineer, and appreciate good design. When I bought this, I thought BMW... German... Engineering at its best..... Boy was I wrong! I wanted a vehicle that would be very dependable... A vehicle that I would spend minimal time under. I purchased the exact opposite of what I wanted . I have owned "used vehicles" with half a million "Miles" on them, that have taken less maintainance than this thing!

Im being really honest here...... If anyone thinks these are dependable, you really need to buy a Honda or Chev. (of same value)

I know these X5's are plagued with problems now (too late for me) But maybe I got the really rotten lemon of the lemons??

So ya... we are getting rid of it....ASAP.... Im done with this X5. Never again will I buy another. Sorry X5 lovers....