2004 BMW X3 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,777miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 BMW X3, 1% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,777 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 manufacturer supplied scissor style auto jack collapsed just before it reached full extension. Tire not yet clear of ground and no body parts near jack so no injuries or damage to car occurred. Potential consequences of failure after wheel removed are horrible.”
NHTSA complaint #10327889, filed 2010-04, 83,434 miles“Multiple electronic problems from day of purchase. Fuel gauge problems/air conditioning shut down and slowing/dashboard malfunctioned, cumulating in failure of ignition. 3 days later, battery indicated a green sensor, therefore assumption electronic failure occurred elsewhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10086340, filed 2004-08, 120 milesRelated service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW X3
33 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW X3
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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