SteeringPart report

2004 BMW 645CI Steering Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 9%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage: 75,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 BMW 645CI, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.

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

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Steering: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2005	3	9%
2004	1	9%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 645CI

Air bags
5 complaints Seat belts
4 complaints Electrical system
3 complaints Brakes
2 complaints Seats
2 complaints Electronic stability control
1 complaints Engine
1 complaints Engine cooling
1 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 645CI

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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