2003 BMW X5: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Seats · NJ

While driving dashboard light/headlights flickered on and off. This happened 90% of the time when the heater for the seats was used.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Electrical · 610 miles · MA

October 2002 I purchased a new bmw x5 - shortly there after I started to experience intermittent electrical problems - headlights would not shut off without re-starting the car, interior lights would not turn off, the flashers would come on, the rear latch would disconnect, the keyless entry into the car would not work, battery was being drained and ultimately the batter wouldn't even hold a charge. After 3-4 months of experiencing these intermittent problems, I insisted the dealer take the car back and let me purchase a 2003 bmw x5. I received the newest bmw x5 on february 26, 2003 and on march 10, 2003, I started experiencing problems again! This time, when the ignition was turned on, the flashers came on and the interior lights would not shut off without me opening the door and closing it again - I had to manually shut off the flashers. Minutes later after driving the car, I shut off the ignition, got out of the car and used the keyless entry system to lock the car and arm the alarm. I wasn't able to lock the car doors but the alarm was activated. I had to turn the alarm off and open the door and close it again. Then I was able to lock it. The car has been at the dealer since and they do not know what is causing this problem.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Lights · 2,551 miles · CA

I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. The vehicle is less then two month old. The cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of driving. I tried panically to play with the switch but to no avail. It happens randomly and is a real serious & dangerous issue. The lightsd will then sometime later will restore and someties will function well for 24 hours or so. Some times only one headlight will come on, etc. I been on the roadfly.com- a chat room which is the mosy important bmw chat line and this very serious problem seems to be happening to other people as well. It is maybe the most serious hazardous problem one can have with a car--imagine the lights go dark in the middle of driving. The dealer cant seem to find the problem even though admits that there is one. Real scary stuff and needs immidate intervention!!!! Scary!!! Please take action asap before someone is killed!!!.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Lights · 2,551 miles · CA

I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. The vehicle is less then two month old. The cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of driving. I tried panically to play with the switch but to no avail. It happens randomly and is a real serious & dangerous issue. The lightsd will then sometime later will restore and someties will function well for 24 hours or so. Some times only one headlight will come on, etc. I been on the roadfly.com- a chat room which is the mosy important bmw chat line and this very serious problem seems to be happening to other people as well. It is maybe the most serious hazardous problem one can have with a car--imagine the lights go dark in the middle of driving. The dealer cant seem to find the problem even though admits that there is one. Real scary stuff and needs immidate intervention!!!! Scary!!! Please take action asap before someone is killed!!!.

Filed Jan 12, 2003 · Lights · WA

My complaint is about a problem that I believe is getting seriously out of hand -- that of increasing numbers of cars and suvs on the road with extremely bright headlights.*jb I am 52. I don't believe it's a vision problem. For fifty years or so, I generally had no problem with oncoming headlights. Then cars with these new high-intensity beams started appearing on roads. These lights are painful to my eyes. They make it difficult for me to see. I want to avert my eyes but I know I must keep my eyes on the road. At first I hoped they would just go away or be outlawed, but the problem has only gotten worse as more new vehicles with these lights enter the road. Combine high-intensity lights with an SUV and it is a painful and blinding experience to have one of these vehicles coming head-on or from behind, with the lights reflecting in my rearview mirrors. I see no sense in making it easier for those with these offensive lights to see better when it blinds everyone else. But soon everyone will be blinded when all cars have them -- unless it is stopped now. Please do what you can to get these bright lights off the road and let people go back to the type of headlights that worked just fine for 100 years. Thank you, wes cogan