2002 BMW X5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
12 -15 City / 17 -21 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
225 -340
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sasha J
Few cosmetic issues and not car seat friendly.
It's a very comfortable and reliable car. The motors that control the windows and the door handles need to be replaced more frequently then I'd like and car seats don't fit very easily but overall I like the car.
accountCircle Kay M
Vehicle features... This vehicle rides very smoothly
The car rides smooth...it's leather interior. Throughout the years I've come up with a few electrical issues with the vehicle. The locks, trunk and the window motors have had to be replaced. That is expected from a 17 year old car. But it has been reliable nonetheless
accountCircle Frantz Pierre
Une réparation totale
J’en ai une. X5 2005 aucun regret. J’aimerais la conserver et la réparer totalement mais l’argent me fait défaut aide moi à garder ce bijou
accountCircle Amy L
It is super expensive to have any engine work done to it.
Uses a lot of oil. A few oil leaks which in turn are extremely expensive to fix. Didn't come with an auxiliary cable line to listen to music through my phone. But it drives and rides great. Good gas mileage and fun to drive.
accountCircle michelle d
I love how comfortable the seats are, long trips are wonderful. I love the auto suspension makes for a smooth ride. I don't like how old it is, costs a lot to repair sometimes
The engine is amazing and has lasted 175k miles so far
accountCircle Nicole J
A comfortable, yet powerful midsize SUV
It's comfortable, expensive maintenance, parts are expensive, drives like a dream, lots of power, heated seats in front and back. Manual or automatic without clutch, smart wipers, park assist, hill assist. AWD handles like a dream in snow. All around great vehicle besides prices for repairs and uses premium gas only.
accountCircle John hun
Great SUV
I have one for 17 years. Has been reliable and fun to drive. Con: expensive to maintain.
accountCircle J S
German engineered. Great handling and performance
Great drive and handling but expensive to maintain

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Keith J
Air ride suspension issues...
It runs well, has plenty of room for my family. This x5 has had multiple suspension issues. Mostly with the air ride system and is very costly to maintain.
accountCircle Andrea K
Expensive to maintain. See after maintenance contract ends.
High cost of maintenance and repair. Same issues occur frequently. However, I do like the power and handling of the vehicle.

BMW X5 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.0i
225 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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4.4i
290 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats
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4.6is
340 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 BMW X5 Owner Reviews

4.18
11 Reviews
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5 stars 45%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 9%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Andrea K on March 15, 2021
Expensive to maintain. See after maintenance contract ends.
High cost of maintenance and repair. Same issues occur frequently. However, I do like the power and handling of the vehicle.
accountCircle Amy L on December 7, 2020
It is super expensive to have any engine work done to it.
Uses a lot of oil. A few oil leaks which in turn are extremely expensive to fix. Didn't come with an auxiliary cable line to listen to music through my phone. But it drives and rides great. Good gas mileage and fun to drive.
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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2002 BMW X5 has an average owner rating of 4.18 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
4.42
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2002 BMW X5
4.18
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2002 Acura MDX
4.02

Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 BMW X5 has a combined MPG of 21 which ranks it #2 of 5 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2002 Acura MDX
23 MPG
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2002 BMW X5
21 MPG
3
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2002 INFINITI QX4
18 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

2002 BMW X5: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2002 BMW X5 offers ample cargo space in its trunk to make carrying all of Your daily essentials and adventure gear easy. The BMW X5 has an impressive trunk space of 23.8 cubic feet, which can expand up to...

2002 BMW X5: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2002 BMW X5 oil type and capacity iS5w30 and 7.9 quarts. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. One common problem is a nasty burning smell. This needs to be looked into as soon as possible...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety