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Suspension Problem on the 2001 BMW X5

Car problem(s) with the 2001 BMW X5. This database includes information received by NHTSA from consumers either directly or as recorded by the Vehicle Safety Hotline. This information may be used by NHTSA during the investigation process. You may file your own complaint by calling the NHTSA Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153. You can also file your complaint online.

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Engine (6)	Latches Locks Linkages (18)	Seats (6)	Structure (13)	Visibility (15)
Engine And Engine Cooling (35)	Other (3)	Service Brakes (4)	Suspension (7)	Wheels (1)
Equipment (5)

Problem with Suspension

• Dec 12, 2017 - Ahmeek, MI - Suspension
  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.
  
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• Jun 08, 2016 - South River, NJ - Suspension
  I HAVE TAIL BREAK LIGHT ON WEN I DRIVE ALL TIME.
  
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• Feb 20, 2007 - Martinsville, VA - Front
  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.
  
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• Apr 21, 2004 - Hendersonville, TN - Front, Springs, Leaf Spring Assembly, Leaf
  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.
  
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• Sep 23, 2002 - Crosswicks, NJ - Front, Control Arm, Lower Ball Joint
  CONSUMER STATES BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS.
  
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• May 09, 2002 - Cherry Hill, NJ - Front, Control Arm
  CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM MAKES NOISE.
  
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• Aug 30, 2001 - Brookfield, MO - Rear
  TIRES WERE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER NOTICED REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM WAS BENT, CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER REPLACED PART.
  
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