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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2004 BMW 325CI Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 BMW 325CI, 3% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.

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

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Engine needs to be replaced on 2004 Bmw 325ic. The check coolant light had come on, then the oil indicator light and then the engine stopped. This all occurred within seconds. The consumer was informed that a water pump was needed and that there was a serious oil leak. The left and right windows did not move into the lock position.”

NHTSA complaint #10075849, filed 2004-06, 80,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 325CI. The contact stated that the rear view mirror became distorted and began to leak. The liquid burned the gear shift console plastic. The dealer stated the rear view mirrors automatic dimmer consist of a liquid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 34,000. ....updated 06/18/12 the consumer stated the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. Updated 06/21/12”

NHTSA complaint #10458810, filed 2012-05, 34,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005413%
200423%
200314%

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
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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