2004 BMW 325I Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 BMW 325I, 1% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle was impacted from rear to front and failed to protect body neck and head from impacting drivers side door. Door design and failure of airbag to deploy caused significant head and neck trauma. Seat belt function tore A/C joint in right shoulder. Bmw fails to acknowledge any fault corporate offices non-responsive to inquiries and now be threatened by Bmw attorney to have vehicle removed from their lot.”
NHTSA complaint #10566391, filed 2014-02, 78,000 miles“I would like to bring to attention of NHTSA that my car's rear coil springs cracked due to rust. I came to know about it when I took the car for oil change at bridgewater nj Bmw dealership. I got the part replaced by a certified independent mechanic as the dealer's quote was way high. I have the removed part if NHTSA want?s for analysis. I have done some online search on this issue and found it to be a common problem due to kind of paint and coating being used for the springs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10451122, filed 2012-03Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325I
62 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 325I
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.
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