Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2004 BMW 525. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery cable (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery Cable problems | |
| Computer Failure problems | |
| Fuses And Circuit Breaker problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Ignition problems | |
| Car Will Not Start problems |
On Dec. 2 my 2004 BMW 525i was sitting outside my house when it cought on fire at the fuse panel in the trunk on the right fender well. The car had been driven over 100 miles that day. My step-daughter had gotten home at midnight and parked the car. Read details...
The contact owned a 2004 BMW 525i. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire and blew up in the garage without warning. The fire department was contacted and stated that the fire was started by the battery cable. A fire report was filed. Read details...
My navigation and radio system just stopped working and I had taken it to the dealership and they said that it was common for the car communications computer to go bad and that they would replace it for 1300. Read details...