2004 BMW 3-Series Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 BMW 3-Series for which no Transmission and Drivetrain 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 Transmission problem frequency.
For 2004 BMW 3-Series Transmission problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2004 BMW 3-Series Transmission and Drivetrain problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 3-Series Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | 19 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73000 miles Small sample size. Join or 19 M3s, 9.6 months of data per M3, average 73000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2004 | BMW 3-Series | 50 3-Series, 9.1 months of data per 3-Series, average 94200 miles Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.92 |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2004 BMW 3-Series
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| BMW 3-Series in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 66000 | 1100 | 4 wheel drive front axles worn, one boot was cracked and leaking |
| Mar | 2013 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 88000 | 1000 | CV joint boot needed replacing, and boot on rack and pinion. Independent shop changed whole axle for half of what the dealer charged me to replace just the rubber boot. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Wagon
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | First odometer entry | ||
| May | 2009 | 0 | Replaced valve cover seal. Replaced front CV joint boots and axles. | |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | Rear linkage clunking noise. Improperly lubed joints. Warranty. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 59080 | 2400 | Replaced front CV boots, cracked. Cleaned and repacked inner and outer CV joints/bearings.rnrnAlso performed 96km 'Service II' (belts, plugs, fluids, etc) |
| Mar | 2013 | 89900 | 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 | |
| Apr | 2010 | 98000 | 100 | Thumping noise occurring while turning at speeds of 25mph or greater. As time progressed the thumping occurred at slower speeds with minimal need for steering wheel movement to bring on the thumping. Front axles worn...required replacement. |
| 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 Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | Transmssion delay from reverse to drive when cold started...reflashed with new software like last time...hopefully will work this time, also complimentary oil service. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW 3-Series in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 107000 | 1600 | Steering wheel/chassis vibration under acceleration increasingly severe; first att. fix replaced engine mounts, failed to fix; successfully fixed with replacement of front axle half-shafts. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| BMW 3-Series in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 216000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 218000 | 3300 | transmission indicator came on. transmission was slipping and went to default mode. Had to tow to shop. Shop determined that transmission had to be replaced. Replaced with a warrantied used transmission. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 73000 | 800 | front outer cv boots |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 50500 | 1135 | Front CV axle boots failed |
| May | 2013 | 58000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW 3-Series in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 152000 | 1900 | Replaced right front axle as boot had been torn for a while |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| BMW 3-Series in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 92000 | 0 | New brakes and rotors and CV joints. All taken care of where purchased at no cost to me. |
| Sep | 2011 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 BMW 3-Series 2dr Convertible
333-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 3247 | New clutch | |
| Nov | 2012 | 81000 | 1398 | Shift Handle Support Rod Snapped Pinion seal leaking |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003.5 BMW 3-Series 4dr Sedan
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| BMW 3-Series in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 300 | Master cylinder was replaced due to leak. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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