2002 BMW M Roadster Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 BMW M Roadster, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles.
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.
“2002 Bmw M Roadster trunk crossmember (supports the rear differential) separating from the rest of the car. Spot welds pulled out. Danger of the whole crossmember separating from the chassis. Corrected by an independent in toledo, oh. Crossmember reinforced by an internal I-beam, welded to new custom-fabricated supports on the longitudinal rails. The oem crossmember is now merely cosmetic. Differential cover replaced by one with a pair of mounts instead of just one to distribute load. Vehicle had less than 25,000 miles on the odometer. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10141099, filed 2005-10, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw M Roadster. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a squeaky noise was heard from outside of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the sub frame exhibited several cracks and was slightly separated. The defect became progressively worse over time. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10484839, filed 2012-11, 67,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW M Roadster
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW M Roadster
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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