2008 BMW X3 SAV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV, 5% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,600 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.
“I was informed by an independent Bmw repair shop that the rear springs were broken. A subsequent visit to a Bmw dealer confirmed this. I was also informed by both the independent shop and the dealer that this was a common problem with 3 series bmws. Bmw of north america told me that this was not an item that would be covered under their cpo warranty or any other warranty. I would think that broken springs would affect handling and therefore constitute a safety hazard. Both the dealer and independent shop strongly recommended that I have them replaced as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10610665, filed 2014-07, 95,000 miles“While driving at about 25 MPH on residential street, felt an unusual bump , continued driving home with no apparent problem. Started car next morning and felt an unusual vibration and noise which disappeared when driving. Vibration at idle continued, two days later, after driving on freeway, I found a broken bolt under the car in garage, I immediately took car to dealer service department. Was told that several motor mount bolts had sheared and was lucky no serious damage occurred. Quick internet search indicated sheared motor mount bolts to be a problem with Bmw x3 years 2007 & 2008. …”
NHTSA complaint #10508062, filed 2013-04, 58,600 milesSuspension: 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 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat 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.
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