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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2008 BMW 335I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 201 total for the year
Median mileage
42,843miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 BMW 335I, 3% of the 201 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,843 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“Sudden failure of windshield washer pump. Occurred while I was driving at highway speed and washer was under constant use due to heavy rain and road conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #10573649, filed 2014-03, 42,843 miles

“Catastrophic failure of the sunroof on my 3.35i Bmw coupe 2008 model. No known cause. It just exploded and showered the passenger compartment with glass shards.”

NHTSA complaint #10279116, filed 2009-08, 8,018 miles

“Side mirrors move up and down even when not set to adjust when going into reverse. Mirrors are adjusted prior to driving, yet at times move the highest or lowest position resulting in mirrors pointed to sky, or road pavement. This has occurred repeatedly. In addition to the problem with the mirrors, passenger and/or driver side power windows roll down after being rolled up. Several trips to dealership made in which computer was reset with no resolution to problem. Mirror issue nearly caused accident when trying to avoid an obstacle while driving on highway.”

NHTSA complaint #10356305, filed 2010-09, 24,500 miles

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
201415%
201312%
201214%
201111%
201037%
200911%
200873%
200762%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW 335I

Fuel system
76 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsElectrical system
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 335I

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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