2008 BMW 5 Series problems by component
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 BMW 5 Series, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 40 | 38% | 22,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 36 | 34% | 23,375 mi |
| Electrical System → | 16 | 15% | 60,550 mi |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 7% | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 5% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.