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BrakesPart report

2008 BMW X3 SAV Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV, 2% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.

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

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012117%
200812%
200732%

Other parts of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV

Air bags
29 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW X3 SAV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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