2001 BMW X5 transmission problems

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 115,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that upon starting the ignition, there was a delayed response before the vehicle would accelerate. A chime sounded prior to the failure and the 'transmission fail-safe prog. Warning message displayed on the instrument panel. In addition, the transmission would exhibit hesitation when the contact was accelerating from a complete stop. The failure recurred whenever the engine was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. A trouble code detected a malfunction with the transmission. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign number 01v196000 (power train), however the VIN was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Transmission · 114,000 miles · VA

I was at a intersection to a high way, about to merge in to on coming traffic, when I hit the gas to accelerate the front drive shaft going to the transfer case stripped, along with the transaxle gear. The car stop dead in the middle of the road and would not move.

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Transmission · 98,000 miles · CT

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated the engine will rev, but will not move when going in reverse up a hill without getting a push. The vehicle works in reverse at any other time. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was an internal problem with the transmission and it would need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 98,000.rl

Filed Aug 10, 2010 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. After shifting the vehicle into park the contact noticed that the transmission fail safe code had appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle has not been diagnosed and the contact was informed by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included in recall 01v196000 power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start switch. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 155000 and the current mileage was 164000.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · WA

I bought my 2001 bmw x5 last saturday... 7 days later, I got the no reverse problem that I am now hearing is typical in bmws. It just went out. Luckily the dealer I bought it from was nice enough to take the car back. They didn't have to as it was used. Otherwise I would have been out $5,000. This car had 107k miles on it. Bmw needs to acknowledge this serious problem and correct it at their expense. This is wrong.

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Transmission · 91,265 miles · CA

I own a 2001 bmw x5. The car is in working condition, repaired and maintained as needed. The automobile no longer goes in reverse at 91,000 miles. The transmission needs to be rebuilt. I hear this is a very common problem with bmw's. I was told that it is the zf5hp19 or steptronic transmission. It is a failure of the d-g clutch drum. This is a huge safety hazard for the person driving the vehicle and for everyone around the vehicle.

Filed Mar 25, 2009 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · CA

2001 bmw x5 transmission failure. No reverse, just went out no warning, at low mileage, found this was common to common also found out repair parts are upgraded by bmw, but bmw wont acknowledge a problem even though their are page after page or reports, bmw also will not pay for repair, average estimate is $4500.00. If bmw didn't recognize the inferior part, then why did they upgrade the repair part, my vehicle is down now because I don't have the resources to fund this repair, I have a nine year old and an eighty four year old depending on this transportation, and due to the death of my mother on the 03/09/2009 and having to move my father from oklahoma to california my money is in a negative, this failure has really place a hardship on us.

Filed Dec 26, 2008 · Transmission · 80,157 miles · AL

2001 bmw x5 4.4l - 80.k miles (maintained as instructed by dealer) reverse has gone out. Seems numerous forums repeat the same problems over & over again. Bmw &/or transmission supplier should be responsible as it seems this happens more often than not. Repair cost b/t $$$5-7k. Merry christmas.....

Filed Dec 18, 2008 · Transmission · 88,570 miles · WA

2001 bmw x5 4.4 with 88,000 miles. I shifted to reverse to back out of my parking spot, and when I tried to apply the gas the engine revved but the car did not reverse. Reverse was like another neutral. Took it into local bmw dealership for inspection and they said we need to replace our transmission.