2004 BMW 7 Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 BMW 7 Series, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 745i series. The contact stated he was not able to see out of the driver side rearview mirror. The contact stated that the plasma fractured from the mirror causing the mirror to become clear and dark with circle spots that created a double vision. The dealer advised that he would have to pay for the mirror replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10373867, filed 2011-01, 50,000 miles“Consumer 2004 Bmw 745 li car phone did not register when in the cradle. Navigation did not function properly. *** nar received 10-18-05*** the consumer stated the vehicle had several software upgrades to get the navigation system to work. On multiple occasion, the flat tire light continued to illuminated even though the consumer did not have a flat tire. The drivers side window never opened or closed all the way.”
NHTSA complaint #10141051, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10044024Apr 1, 2012Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative. This situation may start and lead to a permanent fault. Also included model f07 (5 series gran turismo) model years up…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 7 Series
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 7 Series
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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