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2005 Bmw 645CI problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

33 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

76,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 33 complaints (30.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior618.2%
Transmission and shifting26.1%
Electrical and battery issues26.1%
Engine operation13.0%
Steering behavior13.0%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
10
Seat Belts
5
Electrical System
4
Engine
3
Seats
3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
3
Steering
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags10
Seat Belts5
Electrical System4
Engine3
Seats3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Steering3
Engine And Engine Cooling2

Air Bags: 10; Seat Belts: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine: 3; Seats: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Steering: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
2
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
8
75,000 to 99,999
6
100,000 to 149,999
5
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0002
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9998
75,000 to 99,9996
100,000 to 149,9995
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2005
1
2007
1
2010
4
2011
5
2012
1
2013
3
2014
7
2015
1
2016
3
2017
1
2018
4
2021
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20051
20071
20104
20115
20121
20133
20147
20151
20163
20171
20184
20212

2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 4; 2011: 5; 2012: 1; 2013: 3; 2014: 7; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 4; 2021: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10366893 · 2010-11-19 (November 19, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW 645CI. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, AND APPROACHED A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL, AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AFTER EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL REPEATEDLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM). THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR EXPENSE, AND THE MANUFACTURER WOULD REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE W…

Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10366893 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10380253 · 2011-02-01 (February 1, 2011)

2005 BMW 645CI. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP AND LABOR COSTS FOR VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING WHICH COMPROMISED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE A MONTH AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10380253 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10608586 · 2014-07-07 (July 7, 2014)

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY BMW 645 FAULT MESSAGE DISPLAYED (TRANSMISSION RELATED MALFUNCTION,DRIVE MODERATELY). AFTER THAT,THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON,ALONG WITH A NEW FAULT MESSAGE THAT DISPLAYED (INCREASED EMISSION). AFTER THAT, THE CAR SPEED ABRUPTLY WENT FROM 60, TO (WHAT FELT LIKE FIRST GEAR),THEN JUST CUT OFF!! THERE WERE CARS AND TRUCKS ALL AROUND ME,DOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 60 OR HIGHER,JUST MISSING ME,WHILE I'M SITTING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY!! I PROCEEDED TO RESTART THE CAR,AND IT STARTED, WITH NO FAULT M…

Owner-reported narrative. 98,345 miles reported. Look up ODI 10608586 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10914395 · 2016-10-07 (October 7, 2016)

SOME DAY WHEN I COME OUT TO MY CAR IT WANT GO IN DRIVE AND DYNAMIC MALFUNCTION & TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION POP UP ON THE SCREEN

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10914395 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10329589 · 2010-05-07 (May 7, 2010)

2005 BMW 645CI. CONSUMER HAS LEAKING PROBLEMS FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP *GR THE CONSUMER STATED RAIN LEAK INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND DESTROYED ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS, AND MAYBE THE REPAIRS WERE NOT DONE PROPERLY WHICH CAUSED THE WATER LEAK IN THE TRUNK. THE BODY SHOP CLAIMED THEY ONLY REPAIRED THE REAR BUMPER AND THE EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER STATED AN E-MAIL WAS SENT ADVISING THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP AND THE HISTORY OF THE REPAIR NEEDED TO BE CHECKED,…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10329589 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11104868 · 2018-06-30 (June 30, 2018)

"TAKATA RECALL" HEADLIGHT WIRING BURNED

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11104868 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10407253 · 2011-06-17 (June 17, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW 645CI. WHILE AT A LIGHT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO START IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE COMPUTER WAS RESET. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AFTER THE COMPUTER WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,800.

Owner-reported narrative. 70,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10407253 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10416277 · 2011-07-29 (July 29, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW 645CI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE STEERING FAILED AND SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY. AFTER REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, SHE DROVE IT HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10416277 at NHTSA ↗