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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

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

Complaints
10about this part
Share
7%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
72,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 BMW 325I, 7% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 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.

“This car was sold to us under false statements,wiper dispenser does not work ,key fob does not work,no title ,the car hesitates and vibrates,oil leak,odometer on carfax says 86000 actually 111,402.we wrwe told it was excellent condition .the car is not. Bought it 3/10 21 7:00pm , called 3/11 8;00 am ask for refund.thought we had a 3 day grace period. The dealer laughed no. We are seniors citizen I guess he thought he had us. Crest auto wholesalers of s w florida. Craig wallace. Well driving it started to vibrate. And hum? Could not decline good. …”

NHTSA complaint #11400402, filed 2021-03, 40 miles

“The vehicle came equipped from the factory with bi-xenon auto leveling headlights manufactured by zkw. The light output of the headlights is below any vehicle that I have encountered on the road. Cars that are over 20 years old have brighter headlights. I have replaced the bulbs and it hasn't helped. Looking at it further, brown scorch marks are visible in the projector when the headlight is on. The rear of the projector is completely brown and burnt. At night, it is becoming very difficult to see. At this point I don't feel safe driving the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10460516, filed 2012-06, 109,000 miles

“The driver side mirror will not maintain it's set position. On my car the mirror would change position every minute. This continued all day and night for three days. This made lane changes, entering a lane, or turning. Very dangerous and difficult. I immediately accounted for my mirror not being usable and plotted my lanes changes and driving lanes ahead of time. This is a problem that can happen immediately without warning. I could endanger a driver needing to change lanes, when they look over and have no mirror, or is faced with a mirror that will not hold position. …”

NHTSA complaint #10491620, filed 2013-01, 109,000 miles

“I own a 2004 Bmw 325I and my rearview mirror with an autodimming feature leaked onto my center console and front passenger seat. There was no prior indication of mirror failure before I noticed the broken mirror and spots on the seat and console. The fluid actually bubbled up and ate through my console and cup holders and left permanent stains on the seat. The dealer is well aware of the problem and so is magna donnelly as it has happened to numerous cars as can be seen my talking to Bmw, acura, magna donnelly and internet forums. …”

NHTSA complaint #10233546, filed 2008-07, 117,500 miles

“Total engine failure. Air bag lights illuminated. Air condition failure. Several electrical component failures. Incident occurred at idle speed at stoplight. Currently window system failure due to automobile accident. Window were slow to roll prior to the accident. Reported to Bmw denied for warranty coverage. Rear side highway speed contact airbags failed to deploy resulting in medical injury on october 11th 2013. Window now inoperable Bmw still fails to acknowledge any responsibility to design flaw.”

NHTSA complaint #10566387, filed 2014-02, 46,198 miles

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
200671%
200534%
2004107%
200363%
20021710%
2001139%
199513%
199416%
1993210%
1992513%
1989113%
1988120%
1987120%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325I

Air bags
62 complaints
Exterior lighting
44 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 325I

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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