2008 BMW X3 SAV Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV, 2% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw x3. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the latch under the steering wheel disengaged and caused the steering wheel to move up and down. The contact was able to lock the steering wheel back into place and maintained control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,000. Updated 05/11/12 the consumer stated she has an appointment scheduled for june 12, 2012. Updated 06/01/12”
NHTSA complaint #10455371, filed 2012-04, 52,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10031604Sep 1, 2009Bmw: the steering angle sensor must be adjusted after certain repair work is performed, such as a wheel alignment or coding/programming of the dxc module. Due to a software error…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV
29 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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