2008 BMW M Roadster

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2008 BMW M Roadster
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:35.221Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint 2008 1
1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint 2008 1
1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 19 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 5 complaints 2002 2008: 1 complaint 2008 1

2008: 1 complaint

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YearComplaints
199819
199918
200019
20014
20025
20081

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

My car was in for routine care for inspection ii when it was discovered by the shop that I had suffered and exhaust cam failure, which is common with earlier engines, but was reportedly not a problem with mine per BMW na.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-22

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 BMW M Roadster — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 BMW M Roadster?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 BMW M Roadster have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.