BMW M3 power train problems by year
94 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 7 M3 model years. The most reported year is 2008 with 37 reports.
| Year | Power Train reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 M3 | 4 | 13% | — | |
| 2009 M3 | 24 | 53% | 2,500 mi | |
| 2008 M3 | 37 | 45% | 6,752 mi | |
| 2004 M3 | 6 | 19% | — | |
| 2003 M3 | 14 | 26% | — | |
| 2002 M3 | 8 | 20% | — | |
| 1997 M3 | 1 | 5% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.