2004 Bmw 760I problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
86,061 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 66.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 33.3% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Air Bags: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 0 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
2013: 2; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 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 10503766 · 2013-03-20 (March 20, 2013)
DRIVING AT 45MPH WHEN CAR STALLED. DIFFICULT TO START. DROVE 6 TO 6.5 MILES TO HOME VIA I-85 WHERE CAR STALLED MULTIPLE TIMES INCLUDING COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. LOST ALL POWER TO STEERING CAUSING GREAT CONCERN FOR SAFETY. 3 MONTHS AND ~$10,000 LATER, BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. GREATER CONCERN IS THE VOLUME OF INCIDENTS REPORTED ON BMW FORUMS RELATED TO HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE GOING BACK TO 2003. PLEASE SEE THE E65 FORUM ON THE BIMMERFEST WEB SITE AT THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS REPORTING THE FAILURES OF THE HPF…
Owner-reported narrative. 86,061 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503766 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10510691 · 2013-05-05 (May 5, 2013)
I BOUGHT A 2004 BMW 760I ON 4,23,2013 WITH A 132530 MILES FROM A USED CAR DEALER IN RENO NV , TWO DAYS AFTER BUYING THE CAR I NOTICE WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR IT WOULD IDLE RUFF , THE ENGINE WOULD REV IT SELF AND THE CAR WOULD TURN OFF IT SELF SOMETIMES , WHILE SOME TIME YOU TURN ON THE CAR AND EVERYTHING WORKS FINE THE BIGGEST ISSUES WITH THE CAR IS WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS YOU NEVER KNOW HOW THE CAR IS GOING TO RESPOND SOME TIME IT MOVES OFF TO FAST SOME TIMES TO SLOW , SOME TIME WHEN YOU STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE CAR TURN IT S…
Owner-reported narrative. 132,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10510691 at NHTSA ↗