2004 BMW 7 SERIES Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2004 BMW 7 SERIES
3 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 7 SERIES. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG IS INSUFFICIENT, CAUSING A LARGE LOSS OF OIL TO LEAK. THIS HAS AFFECTED AND DAMAGED THE TRANSMISSION. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 745I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD OVERHEAT AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN AND LOSE POWER. THE SAFETY MECHANISM IN THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN IF IT SENSED A FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. ON ONE OCCASION, SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER AROUND THE CORNER AND THE OTHER TWO TIMES, SHE HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE CODE WAS LOST. THE CONTACT SHOWED THE MECHANIC PICTURES OF THE MESSAGE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL THAT READ, "DO NOT DRIVE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, TURN ENGINE OFF". THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW BATTERY WAS NEEDED AND SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $600. SHE DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THE ISSUE CENTERED AROUND THE BATTERY. THE MANUFACTURER...
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. A DAY LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. DEALER FOUND THAT THE FENDER COVER CAME OFF, AND COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON.*AK
Other 2004 BMW 7 SERIES Problem Areas
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint