2004 BMW 330I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 BMW 330I, 3% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,000 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.
“In 2005 when driving my car, the car began pulling unevenly, jerking gently on acceleration up a highway bridge and the problem persisted to the dealer for service. The ignition coils were replaced under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10379725, filed 2011-01, 3,000 miles“The vehicle stalled while driving at a low speed of 20 MPH or less. The has vehicle has been to the dealer on two separate occasions, however the mechanic was unable to correct the problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10083406, filed 2004-07, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10218378Jun 1, 2022A rattling/droning noise is heard in the vehicle interior when the air conditioning (AC) is activated. Vibrations are felt in the driver's footwell.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 330I
83 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 330I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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