BrakesPart report
1998 BMW M3 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 BMW M3, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10244237Oct 13, 2023Functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. CAUSE Material-
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW M3
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW M3
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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