2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 232006

X5 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a country road at night, there was a loss of the headlights followed by the engine stalling without warning. The engine restarted after several attempts, and an extended period of time. There were no further incidents of headlight failure. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Placerville, CA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 242006

X5 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a dark rural road, the vehicle lost all lights and power. Eventually the engine completely died. After 25 minutes, the vehicle was restarted, and was taken to a dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The problem was that the ignition switch was replaced a year ago for intermittent start problems. The contact's spouse was very concerned about the safety of driving the vehicle with the family.

- Placerville, CA, USA

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