2004 BMW X3 problems by component
138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW X3, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats → | 33 | 24% | 79,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 32 | 23% | 65,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 18 | 13% | 75,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 11 | 8% | — |
| Power Train → | 11 | 8% | — |
| Structure | 8 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 6% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 5% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.