Worst 2008 Bmw M3 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Bmw M3.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 28 | 1 | — | 6,271 mi | |
| ENGINE | 20 | 1 | 1 | 82,452 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 1 | — | 67,175 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 22,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 61,476 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 3,672 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 75,300 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 81,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 6,450 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 58,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 75,350 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 44,440 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 16,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 45,800 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi |
Recalls for 2008 Bmw M3
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,652,853 vehicles.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009 328i and 328xi, 2009-2011 335d, 2008-2012 M3 Coupe and M3 Convertible, and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade, resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Other Bmw M3 Years
Wider context: See the full Bmw M3 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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