2000 BMW M Roadster structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2000 BMW M Roadster — 79% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sub frame has cracked under normal driving.during regular commutes and drives on residental roads I began to hear noises from the rear of the car and I took a look underneath car, there was a small crack in the differential mounting ear. I also checked inside of the hatch area and removed the sound…”
filed Oct 8, 2018
“The sub-frame has several failed welds that have caused a sagging of the rear differential. The broken welds have caused several, severe cracks and separations in the sub-frame as well as almost complete failure and separation in the trunk floor. This has caused the cv axle to come into contact…”
filed Jul 11, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw m roadster. The contact stated while driving 35 mph over a bump in the road the bottom of the vehicle detached and fell on the road. The contact mentioned the inner side of the tires were worn out. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the rear sub frame was…”
filed Feb 14, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other M Roadster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 M Roadster | 16 | 84% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 BMW M Roadster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.