| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2004 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 81 repairs.
2004 BMW Z4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $50 |
Side mirror remote adjustment switch failed. Switch was replaced. |
| 109000 mi US $138 |
Starter failed -- replaced. |
| 32000 mi US $900 |
Windshield wiper and headlight sensor failed, replaced windshield and sensor |
| 26102 mi C $300 |
Battery replaced |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $500 |
Right headlight burned out |
| 76000 mi US $235 |
Left headlight failed, and was replaced. |
| 46257 mi | Convertible motor failure |
| 77000 mi US $160 |
Replace the alternator with a new Bosch unit . |
| 53940 mi $200 |
Petrol cap locking actuator not working. |
| 66340 mi $300 |
faulty tamper alarm sensor on bonnet |
| 53000 mi US $700 |
Auto dimming rear view mirror broke |
| 70200 mi US $4300 |
Instrument cluster panel |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55136 mi | After warranty expired but repaired a/c as good will. Defected IHKA. A/C clutch would not engage. Replaced IHKA and encode using prog. 2.32.1 |
| 101000 mi US $164 |
Starter failed, replaced same |
| 76600 mi US $945 |
Airbag sensor coded. Replaced driver side B-Piller Airbag Satellite Sensor |
| 83541 mi US $618 |
Starter failed. Replaced. |
| 76500 mi | Replaced starter. I did not have to tow the car only because it was sitting in my driveway at the time. It would not make a sound when turning the ignition. |
| 148000 mi US $615 |
Replaced SIM. |
2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 134000 mi | Electronic throttle control errors, car wouldn't stay on, throttle inoperable. Pulled battery, recharged, reinstalled. Throttle started working. |
| 134000 mi US $60 |
Battery dies frequently. Diagnostic at shop says the battery and alternator are fine, still trying to find phantom load. |
| 134000 mi US $180 |
Battery ultimately failed, still no cause of phantom power draw. |
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