EquipmentPart report

2004 BMW 325CI Equipment Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 1%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage: 125,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 BMW 325CI, 1% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Equipment: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2005	1	3%
2004	1	1%
2003	2	7%
2001	1	2%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325CI

Air bags
41 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints Electrical system
5 complaints Exterior lighting
5 complaints Seats
3 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints Engine
1 complaints Engine cooling
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 325CI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology