1998 BMW M Roadster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M Roadster years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW M Roadster. That is the most of any M Roadster model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is structure (16 complaints, 84%), typically at around 75,775 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW M Roadster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 84% | 75,775 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 16% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW M Roadster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW M Roadster.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I did a quick search of the nhtsa database and have found approx. 60 complaints about this exact safety issue. I'm quite surprised that the nhtsa has not sanctioned bmw about this problem. After being informed that this is a common safety problem with these cars and being advised to check for it, i…
Rattling noise from back of vehicle. Local shop replaced worn exhaust bracket; did not fix problem. Shop looked more closely at car and saw cracks in differential bracket and cracks in rear subframe. Took car to local frame shop and they also saw popped tack welds. Quoted $1800 to fix. Advised car…
My 1998 bmw m roadster, with under 71,000 miles, is showing signs of rear subframe failure. I am aware that this has happened on many of them that were driven hard on tracks, but this car has been used almost exclusively for driving on the highway to/from work and between chattanooga and atlanta…
My bmw m roadster has sustained a massive chassis and subframe failure making the car unsafe to drive and inoperable. *tr
2 months ago my exhaust system dropped on my car, and was rubbing on the rear differential. I took it into a shop, and the exhaust bracket was modified to clear the differential. I went in to have my belts replaced yesterday, and found that the entire rear subframe of my car had torn away from the…
Other BMW M Roadster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 M Roadster | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 M Roadster | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 M Roadster | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 M Roadster | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 M Roadster | 18 | 0 |
| 1998 | 19 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW M Roadster?
Owners most often report structure, power train, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW M Roadster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW M Roadster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M Roadster model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.