2004 BMW 3-Series Brakes Problems and Repair Histories
2004 BMW 3-Series Brakes and traction control problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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2004 BMW 3-Series for which no Brakes and traction control problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 BMW 3-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Brakes problem frequency.
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BMW 3-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | BMW M3 | 20 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73200 miles Small sample size. Join or 20 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2004 | BMW 3-Series | 50 3-Series, 9.5 months of data per 3-Series, average 93400 miles Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.81 |
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2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 71300 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 89900 | 168 | Brake calliper replaced on right front |
| Mar | 2013 | 108500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 89900 | 190 | caliper sticking, removed both front calipers, refurbised calipers, replaced front pads and rotors. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | DSC/TCS/ABS activates when not necessary. |
| Nov | 2008 | 47000 | 0 | The ABS operating when not necessary - was resolved by replacing the tires, which were worn (it seems the BMW DSC/TCS/ABS system is picky, as the shop foreman had had the same problem with his E39). |
| Mar | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 0 | Wheel Speed Sensor replaced | |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 96000 | 125 | Both front brake calipers were sticking which caused rotors to warp. Rebuilt calipers with new seals and had rotors turned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 29000 | 950 | Bad pressure switches in anti-lock brake system caused yellow brake warning lamp on instrument panel. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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