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2008 BMW 5 Series loss of power reports

30 NHTSA complaints describe sudden power loss, reduced power or limp mode on the 2008 BMW 5 Series — roughly 29% of all complaints for this model year.

30
Loss of power reports
29%
share of complaints
22,000 mi
median mileage in loss of power reports (29 with odometer)

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2008 BMW 5 Series

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2008 BMW 5 Series report before drawing conclusions.