2008 BMW X3 SAV Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 56 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 BMW X3 SAV, 4% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,150 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 brought my car into the dealership because it stalled and the check engine light came on briefly and shut off. The car was also hesitating on acceleration. The dealer determined the cause was a needed thermostat replacement. However, once under the car, the technician noted 3 of 4 engine mount bolts were broken and needed to be replaced. He said it was considered wear and tear and was not covered under warranty even though only one bolt was now holding the engine from falling out. This repair would cost approximately $400. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534197, filed 2013-08, 59,000 miles“For nearly the entire time I have owned the vehicle I have had issues with the car jerking and lurching while accelerating in the lower RPM ranges. Of late this has become so bad I am afraid to drive the vehicle. The problem manifests itself mostly between 1,800 and 2,400 RPM with the most severe issues in the 2,200 to 2,400 RPM range. When going from a stop the car will begin to accelerate and when it gets just above 2,000 RPM it begins to jerk and lurch with the tachometer fluctuating wildly. The 4x4 light then comes on and the car completely loses acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10663609, filed 2014-12, 31,300 milesVehicle speed control: 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 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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