2004 BMW 745LI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2004 BMW 745LI, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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 745LI. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle with much hesitation from the engine. The power steering light then illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the brake power assist warning signal also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457690, filed 2012-05, 105,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 745LI
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 745LI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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