10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
74,667 miles

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problem #3

Apr 032022

X5

  • miles
Vehicle rpm-??s rev wildly in park and neutral. When driving vehicle speeds up on its own and rpm-??s climbs out of control. When stopped at a light or in traffic, car leaps forward against the break.

- Edgewood , MD, USA

problem #2

Dec 112017

X5

  • 105,000 miles
Vehicle started smoking from under the car and air vents while car was in motion air conditioning was running and the owner pulled over and the fire department put out the fire and broke 3 windows unnecessarily in the process. Car ended up being totaled and resides at owners property. Could be based on other reports and a possible recall on blower motor on 2001-2003 recalls were checked and are current on this vehicle checked by dealer and NHTSA website

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

problem #1

Sep 022016

X5

  • 119,000 miles
Water damage. The vehicle has taken water in the rear trunk area. When looked at, there is a puddle of standing water covering the electronic components such as the radio amplifier and other electronics. Vehicle was stationary and not moving. Water seems to occur only when raining. Radio and speakers do not work and give off a ruffling sound even when key is out of the ignition. We have disconnected the battery from the car to prevent any further damages.

- Tukwila, WA, USA