2001 BMW X5 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,158miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 BMW X5, 4% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,158 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving my 2001 Bmw X5 on ice, soft dirt road, slush, (ice with pavement) the car fishtails in the rear. I had brand new winter tires put on and the vehicle was just aligned. I had 4 different mechanics look at it and no one can seem to figure it out. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #11054090, filed 2017-12, 115,000 miles“2001 Bmw X5 right front axel boot discovered leaking after 5-1/2 years light duty (57k miles). Left front one was found to be cracked and also needed replacement. If not discovered, potentially could have resulted in loss of steering control.”
NHTSA complaint #10183021, filed 2007-02, 57,317 miles“Consumer stated vehicle made a grinding noise near the front left area. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who determined that there was something loose in the front end.”
NHTSA complaint #10068590, filed 2004-04, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10025775Jan 1, 2008Bmw: dynamic drive (ars) front sway bar repairs. E70 (x5) with sport package option code zsp.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 8% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW X5
31 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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