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2008 BMW 335XI engine problems

15 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 BMW 335XI, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 18% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
72,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 2
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2008 BMW 335XI Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 72,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 1 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 1 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 3 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 4 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 0 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 72,000 miles
Based on 14 complaints that include mileage. 36% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles1
20k to 40k miles1
40k to 60k miles3
60k to 80k miles4
80k to 100k miles0
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 fires.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 BMW 335xi. While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not occupied. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact stated that she was awaiting a phone call from the manufacturer.

Reported at 165,000 miles, September 2016 Fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 BMW 335xi. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH; proceeding to a traffic signal. The transmission exhibited a jerking motion. The vehicle continued in operation. In addition, the fuel pump failed on several occasions. The turbo charger and banos system failed to operate properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The vehicle was repaired under the service warranty.

Reported at 500 miles, June 2008

Other problems reported for the 2008 BMW 335XI

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