2004 BMW 745LI: engine stalls while driving

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Engine · 73,245 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact mentioned that there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle restarted on the first attempt and resumed normally. The failure recurred on seven separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,245. Updated 5/8/14*cn the consumer stated the engine kept running and did not die.

Filed May 7, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 105,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle with much hesitation from the engine. The power steering light then illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the brake power assist warning signal also illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced two recalls under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum) and 04v344000 (power train:automatic transmission:control module (TCM, PCM)) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in either recall. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Transmission · 80,071 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. On a separate occasion, the vehicle was parked, but began to roll backward out of a garage. The contact stopped the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake and all of the lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,071.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li . The contact stated while driving 75 MPH the ABS lamp illuminated, the vehicle started jerking violently and the brakes and the steering wheel locked. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled. In addition, after the driver was able to turn the vehicle back on the transmission safe mode would not disengage. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. Three years ago, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage is 86,000. Updated 9/13/11 *cn updated 09/28/11

Filed Jul 29, 2009 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw 745li. The contact stated that the vehicle was stalling while driving 5 MPH. In addition, the air bag, engine, and transmission warning lights illuminated. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission safety module failed. The repair cost was estimated at $1,200. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v344000 (power train: automatic transmission: control module); therefore, they would not assist. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.