Complaints
93
Crashes
4
Fires
13
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Bmw X5 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:95,356 mi
Fires:3
#29 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:110,125 mi
Fires:2
#37 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Avg mileage:92,073 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Bmw X5.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 3 | 95,356 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 2 | 110,125 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 7 | 1 | — | 92,073 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 70,585 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | 2 | 89,699 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 2 | — | 108,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 63,058 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 47,065 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 58,351 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | 1 | 112,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 2 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 56,200 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 2 | — | 2 | 132,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | 1 | 71,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2 | — | — | 43,600 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 2,525 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 35,560 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 98,230 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | 1 | 152,375 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 56,200 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 38,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 56,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | 1 | 65,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 1,500,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
95,356
ENGINE
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
110,125
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,073
POWER TRAIN
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,585
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,699
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,250
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,000
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,058
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,065
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,351
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,000
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,200
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
132,000
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,600
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,525
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,560
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,230
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
152,375
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,200
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,200
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,500,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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