MYRModel Year Report

1998 BMW M Roadster

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1998 BMW M Roadster
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:39:52.544Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW M Roadster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaints 2008
1998: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
199819
199918
200019
20014
20025
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

16 of 19 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and underbody shields.

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IN REGARD TO ALL MODEL YEAR Z3 BMW AUTOMOBILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040316

CROSS MEMBER OF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BROKE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040120

POWER TRAIN

3 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.

AIR BAGS

2 of 19 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. IT ONLY STOPPED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040728

SUSPENSION

1 of 19 total reports mentions: suspension.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 BMW M Roadster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 BMW M Roadster reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW M Roadster?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 BMW M Roadster have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.