2001 Bmw X5 Suspension Problems
7 owner-reported suspension complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (7)
When driving your 2001 BMW X5 on ice, slush, soft dirt roads, or mixed ice and pavement, the rear end fishtails. You recently installed brand new winter tires and had the vehicle aligned, but four different mechanics have been unable to identify the cause. The issue may stem from a suspension component, powertrain, or electronic stability control malfunction that requires specialized BMW diagnostic equipment to pinpoint.
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I HAVE TAIL BREAK LIGHT ON WEN I DRIVE ALL TIME.
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. *NM
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. *AK
CONSUMER STATES BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS. *TT
CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM MAKES NOISE. *YH
TIRES WERE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER NOTICED REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS BENT, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER REPLACED PART.*AK