NHTSA — Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) Problems

3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,500 miles

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2012 BMW X5 drivetrain problems

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2012 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 152016

X5

  • 42,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle shudders and makes loud noises while turning. Took it to a mechanic and found out that this was a transfer case failure and a result of bad engineering in general. There are several other similar complaints on this website and also on other model years of the same model. The transfer case replacement is estimated to cost $6500. Others online have reported transfer cases falling off while driving! this entails a significant safety risk and one that the manufacturer appears to be aware of. BMW needs to repair this as soon as possible to avoid further endangering customers' lives.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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