2004 BMW X3 Exterior Lightingheadlights Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Exterior Lightingheadlights Issues in the 2004 BMW X3
2 exterior lightingheadlights complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X3. 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 Exterior Lightingheadlights Complaints
THE DRIVER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CHANGING BY THE OWNER. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REMOVED TO CHANGE THE LOW BEAM LIGHT.
BLINDED BY HIGH INTENSITY HEADLAMPS. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. FIRST, LET ME THANK YOU FOR CLOSING DOWN THE DISTRIBUTION OF AFTER-MARKET HI DEVICES MADE BY AMTEX IN DAYTON, TX. THE AFTER-MARKET ONES ARE PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY ARE PLACED IN HEADLIGHTS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE HI INTENSITY LAMPS. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE A CONTINUING PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY THE BLUE-WHITE LAMPS. SOME ARE SO INTENSE AS TO CAUSE PAIN - LIKE LOOKING INTO A WELDER'S ELECTRIC ARC. THESE LAMPS MAY BE OK ON THE AUTOBAHN, BUT THEY HAVE NO PLACE IN URBAN CROWDED FREEWAYS. NOT ONLY ARE THE DIRECT BEAMS DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS, BUT EVEN REFLECTED (FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND WET ROADWAYS) LIGHT CAUSES PROBLEMS. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, AND ONE THAT IS ADMITEDLY HARD TO QUANTIFY - WHO CAN SAY HOW MANY ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY DRIVERS BLINDED BY THESE LIGHTS. NOTABLE OFFENDERS ARE BMW-LATE MODELS, HONDA -...
Other 2004 BMW X3 Problem Areas
Seats
28 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Electrical System
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint