2004 BMW X5 4.8IS
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- Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (E53, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 12. Juni 2011, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 (E53) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 BMW X5 Sport Automatic 4.4 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: BMW X5 3.0d Sport - Flickr - The Car Spy (8) by The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2004 BMW X5 4.8IS is a 360-hp 4.8-liter V8 SUV with a 6-speed steptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 360 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The X5 measures 183.7 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP with Destination | $70,495 ($121,286 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V8 VALVETRONIC (N62) |
| Displacement | 4.8 L |
| Horsepower | 360 hp |
| Valvetrain | VALVETRONIC, Double-VANOS, 32-valve |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Steptronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 24.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Struts, double-pivot lower arms, twin-tube gas-pressure shocks, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link Integral rear suspension |
| Turning Diameter | 39.7 ft |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.7 in |
| Width | 73.7 in |
| Height | 67.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
| Cargo Volume | 23.8 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2004 BMW X5 4.8IS with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X5. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 18, 2004 · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL HELD IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE COULD ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign 04V409000
Aug 13, 2004 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT FUEL IS PRESENT IN THE TANK. DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IN-TANK SUCTION JET PUMP FUEL LINE AND IF NECESSARY, REATTACH ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign 04V402000
Jul 14, 2004 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, ENGINE STALLING WILL OCCUR AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF OPERATION. THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART. ALSO, A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND, AFTER REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign 04V344000
Nov 14, 2003 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Consequence: WITH PROLONGED DRIVING, THESE BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOUSINGS. THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED, AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE DRIVETRAIN FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
NHTSA campaign 03V475000
127 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X5
Owner Complaints
127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X5 (5 mention a crash, 19 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 35 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Seats | 18 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Engine | 9 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2004 BMW X5. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.