2001 BMW X5: power window failure

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Visibility · 86,500 miles · CA

Vehicle electric windows stick full open and cannot close. I bought the bmw x5 4.4i new in 2001, I still own the vehicle, and this has happened 4 times since new (2004, 2005, 2006, 2010). Each time it renders the vehicle unusable since it cannot be secured and left unattended. The window motor regulator was replaced twice under warranty and twice I had to pay. This should not even happen once!

Filed Jun 24, 2009 · Visibility · 78,059 miles · IL

Driver side front and rear window regulator failure with sixty days, which caused the windows to become stuck in the down postion. In both occasions, knauz bmw dealership replaced regulator and motor . To date, the manufacturer bmw has failed to provide any assistance, last failure and repair mileage was 78,089 .

Filed Mar 23, 2008 · Visibility · 145,635 miles · CO

Window regulators have been replaced by the dealer 7 times since the purchase of my cpo 2001 x5 on 10/03/2001. All regulators have been replaced twice except for the passenger front only once so far. The first 6 replacements were covered by the 4/50 warranty or the cpo warranty at a $50.00 deductible. The 7th replacement cost me $471. Bmw has engineered a defective part and doesn't seem to care that it continues to malfunction. I have contacted bmw USA and they will provide no compensation and say that I must replace all future failures at my cost. This does not seem appropriate for a company that "supposedly" prides itself on quality and customer service.

Filed Jan 30, 2007 · Visibility · 117,000 miles · GA

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. While driving at 65 MPH a passenger touched the automatic window control button and the window fell off track, falling into the door. *ak updated 02/27/07.

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · TX

The window regulators for all four windows have had to be replaced over a 2 year period. Was told by bmw dealer that this is a common problem but bmw refuses to issue a recall. Each window would make a clinking noise just prior to the window regulator breaking leaving the window stuck in the down position.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Body · CA

Purchased new x5 in sept. 2001 - and that's when my problems began! Luckily the car was under warranty in the beginning, otherwise I would have paid just as much in repairs as I did for that so called luxury vehicle of mine. (1) I immediately began having problems with condensation inside the front headlamps which took days to clear up. Dealer didn't know why this happened. Several years later and I'm still experiencing this same problem. (2) all of the rubber trim and molding on the outside of the vehicle (especially around the windows) has faded and become discolored. (3) the molding around the door frames has disintegrated horribly and started to come off ($250 to repair). The dealer said this is normal. (4) within the past three years, I have had the drivers side window regulator replaced three times. I was also told that this is a common problem w/bmws. (5) I now must roll down my window and open my door from the outside because the door handle jams and won't allow me to open door from the inside. This has happened four times already, ($1,000 to fix). (6) both front headlights have been replaced twice already - and of course the dealer recommends replacing the entire assembly at $200 a pop. (7) the both front door lock actuators are defective and need to be replaced ($400 each). It will not lock/unlock the front passenger door so we must do so manually. (8) the rear hatch would not open properly. The latch assembly had to be replaced twice (thankfully under warranty) before our problem was resolved. (9) the left rear tail lamp assembly is now being replaced for the third time ($259) because the bulb continues to go out for some unknown reason. Had I known that I was buying a "money pit" instead of a luxury vehicle, I would have run away from the dealership screaming. I am preparing to sell or trade this headache for something with fewer problems. I will never buy another bmw again!

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Visibility · 83,000 miles · AL

The window regulator failed. As a result, the rear driver side window fell into the door. The consumer stated that the same thing happened with all the windows. The cause has yet to be determined. *ak the consumer was driving on the highway when the rear drivers side window suddenly fell into the door. *sc

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 26,780 miles · TX

Bmw x-5 coolant system failure with only 26,800 miles. The coolant reservoir and tubes to the radiator burned out. Also 3 power window regulators malfunctioned. At this moment fixed but unacceptable for the cost and engineering of the car. All parts were replaced and supposedly new. Did not see new or old parts.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Body, Brakes · NJ

The driver and passenger side windows rattle when going up due to window regulator failure.