2004 BMW 3-Series Other Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 BMW 3-Series for which no Other 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 Other 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
Engine not specified
| BMW 3-Series in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 78000 | 30 | Broken sunroof |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 100000 | 0 | Sub-frame welds were failing on early issue 3 series (2001-2002). TSB was sent out for all e46 style BMWs. Mine was evaluated and given clean bill of health. |
| Mar | 2013 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 28520 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 66960 | 250 | Service Light ON. |
| Sep | 2011 | 94860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 103000 | 115 | Auto-dimming rear view mirror repaired by independent party. Mirror lost auto-dimming function and fluid leaked completely out of the mirror. |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 100000 | 100 | Washer fluid pump malfunction (leak) Covered under extended warranty |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 103300 | 100 | Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration; attempted to resolve with wheel balance but not resolved. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | First odometer entry | ||
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Self-Dimming Rear-View mirror replaced | |
| Nov | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 87000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 87000 | 0 | The rear view mirror's tint was coming off, and needed to be replaced. |
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 |
| Jul | 2011 | 618 | Replace Expansion Tank, Thermostat Assembly, Coolant | |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 32000 | 0 | Left exterior mirror would not return to memory position |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 73000 | 13 | The ratchet closure for the fuel filler door failed. I purchased a new part for $13 from a dealer and installed it myself. Took less than 5 minutes. |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 201 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 33000 | 125 | Replaced rearview mirror, leaked auto-dimming material |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Coupe
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Engine service light on with code p2237.rnEngine has miss at highway speeds under load only.rnRuns fine at slower speeds and also when wide open.rnTrying to get appt at bmw dealer. Dealer not so much fun! |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 53000 | 500 | New bolt that attaches trunk to hinge. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2005 | 0 | Tire pressure monitor continually on. In addition, radio does not display all pixels. | |
| Apr | 2005 | 85 | Repair stone chip in windshield. | |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | Trunk stopers replaced | |
| May | 2006 | 0 | Convertible top not working - top drive unit repaired and replaced | |
| May | 2008 | 1514 | Rear bumper reattached. | |
| May | 2009 | 417 | New battery | |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | 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 | |
| Sep | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Inside rear view mirror no longer dimmed at night. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| BMW in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | Replaced wood gear shift knob and wood trim on passenger door panel. All of this was covered under the warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003.5 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 83000 | 0 | Check engine light went on, problem was corrected just by resetting the light. No real problem with car. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
235-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 58000 | 1 | Window regulator malfunction. Repaired broken plastic clip by replacing with cable tie to reinforce clipped area. |
| Apr | 2010 | 82000 | 25 | Windshield washer fluid leak through pump motor gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003.5 BMW 3-Series 2-door
Engine not specified
| BMW 3-Series in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 53000 | 0 | Replaced entire sunroof mechanism under goodwill. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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