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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 BMW 328I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 239 total for the year
Median mileage
40,140miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 BMW 328I, 1% of the 239 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,140 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The wipers will wipe 5-6 times then stop. Sometimes mid windshield. Does not reset at any setting on the washer arm. Leads to an urgent stop on side of the road. It is available for inspection. I have tested while sitting in driveway and it does every time (of the 4 times I tested). Only way to reset is to turn off motor and remove key. No confirmation by mechanic. Reading online similar happenings and people replacing wiper relay. No inspection by dealer or others yet. No warning lights before.”

NHTSA complaint #11695666, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 328I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park and off, all four windows independently rolled down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,140.”

NHTSA complaint #10692371, filed 2015-03, 40,140 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201511%
201421%
201321%
201232%
2011142%
201043%
200921%
200831%
200792%
200054%
199933%
199814%
199626%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 328I

Electrical system
85 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsEngine
54 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 328I

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.

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