Complaints
123
Crashes
0
Fires
8
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Bmw 535xi Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#126 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:84,182 mi
Fires:4
#216 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:81,274 mi
Fires:1
#313 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:106,105 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Bmw 535xi.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | — | 4 | 84,182 mi | |
| ENGINE | 16 | — | 1 | 81,274 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | — | — | 106,105 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 121,260 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | — | — | 95,438 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 79,488 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 105,577 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | 1 | 94,892 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 70,467 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 109,152 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 110,527 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 96,350 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 56,431 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 129,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 88,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 37,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
84,182
ENGINE
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,274
AIR BAGS
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,105
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,260
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,438
POWER TRAIN
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,488
SEAT BELTS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,577
SEATS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,892
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,467
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,152
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,500
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,527
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,350
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,500
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,431
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,500
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
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