2004 BMW X3 Power Train Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Train Issues in the 2004 BMW X3

3 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X3. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Train Complaints

#11338163 | Fire
CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON SO VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WITHIN SECONDS, SMOKE HAD ENGULFED THE ENGINE BAY. THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES.
#10713192 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 4X4 WARNING LAMP AND THE ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN TWO SEPARATE CRASHES. AFTER THE MOST RECENT CRASH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER AND UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED AND THE WARNING LAMPS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE FOR THE ABS WARNING LAMP AND THE 4X4 WARNING LAMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
#10380174 |
FRONTAL DIFFERENTIAL AND WINDOW MOTOR WENT BAD AT THE SAME TIME. THE SUV ONLY HAS 80, 000 MILES AND IS HAVING ALL KINDS OF MECHANICAL PROBLEMS ALREADY. I BOUGHT A BMW BECAUSE I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT THEY BUILD GOOD CARS NOT LEMONS. *TR

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 Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 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
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