Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
2008 BMW 3 Series Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,913miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 BMW 3 Series, 1% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,913 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 3 Series
Electrical system
19 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
19 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 3 Series
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology