Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2004 BMW 5 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Fluid Leaking problems |
Vehicle lunges forward at low speeds such as parking; 4 times in the last month, when I am pulling out of a parking space, the vehicle has lunged forward. 2 of those 4 times, I almost hit the vehicle in front of me. Read details...
Had my car 2004 545i (78,250 miles) serviced at BMW dealership in long island for a defective transmission pan leaking at fluid. Dealership replaced and test drove before I picked it up but also denoted that there was an oil leak attributed to vacuum pump/vanos seals which needed to be replaced Read details...