2004 Bmw X3 Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Bmw X3. Part of Generation 1 (E83) — 2004–2010.
Complaints
182
Crashes
18
Fires
16
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Bmw X3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#128 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:91,012 mi
Fires:6
#218 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:71,920 mi
Crash-related:5
#317 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:59,822 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Bmw X3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | 28 | — | 6 | 91,012 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 5 | — | 71,920 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 1 | 2 | 59,822 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 11 | 1 | — | 66,116 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 4 | — | 71,920 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | 1 | 1 | 139,201 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 12,103 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | 1 | 137,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 5 | — | 5 | 57,787 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 62,560 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 28,383 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 60,174 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 3 | — | — | 8,800 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 62,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 1 | 1 | 121,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | 1 | — | 71,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 13,550 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 120 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 170,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 158,250 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 107,215 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi |
Other Bmw X3 Years
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