76 problems have been reported for the 2004 BMW 545. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2004 BMW 545. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags with 17 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (12 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Steering | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Seats | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Equipment | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 BMW 545 in 2004.
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| 2026 | |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 545, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 BMW 545 with the BMW 545 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 545 is 76 while the average number of problems reported for the 2 model years of the BMW 545 is 91.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2005 545 | |
| 2004 545 |