2004 BMW 545I vs 2004 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 BMW 545I | 2004 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 43 | 1,425 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 114 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 99,283 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 545I | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 934 |
| Tires | 0 | 141 |
| Suspension | 0 | 102 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 70 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 61 |
| Engine | 10 | 51 |
| Structure | 0 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 0 | 206 |
| Stalling | 0 | 86 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 72 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 69 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 44 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 31 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
2004 BMW 545I
2004 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.