The Lemon Index2000 BMW X5.
The 2000 BMW X5 has too few complaints to score: 14 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 14 mpg combined. The best BMW X5 year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 29 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every BMW X5 year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 54K to 88K miles on the car (13 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 6
- airbags 2025
The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
- brakes 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT.
- brakes 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET.
Show all 6 recalls
- transmission & drivetrain 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- brakes 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- steering 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems BMW told dealers about
BMW sent dealers 78 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated…
- Replacement of front outer cv joint
- Driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Fuel cost and engines
About $5700 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
The way the front drive shaft was designed caused premature wear .
2000 BMW X5 owner · NHTSA complaint 10031745
More owner reports
The brake sensor light illuminated on the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 10017201
Quick answers
Is the 2000 BMW X5 reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 14 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2000 BMW X5 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (21%), transmission & drivetrain (14%) and visibility (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW X5 have?
6 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 BMW X5 get?
14 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2000 BMW X5 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 14% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 BMW X5 cost in fuel a year?
About $5700 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 BMW X5 have?
4.4L 8-cyl.
What BMW X5 year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2016 and 2015.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works