2006 BMW X5 - Reliability

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4.4i 4dr SUV (4.4L V8 AWD 6-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2006 BMW X5 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is a software problem in the computer system. There is also an occasional problem on this vehicle with failure in the crankcase ventilation system. The cost to update the software in the vehicle's computers is estimated at $91.00 for labor. The cost to repair the crankcase ventilation system is $54.00 for parts, $247.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of one or both Front Air Struts. The cost to repair the Front Air Struts is estimated at $905.00 each for parts and $130.00 each for labor. This does not include alignment costs. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for BMW X5 by Identifix

	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

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