2008 Bmw 750I problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
98,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Latches/Locks/Linkages is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 17 complaints (35.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 23.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 23.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 11.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages: 6; Electrical System: 5; Power Train: 5; Air Bags: 3; Seat Belts: 3; Seats: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2017: 4; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Latches/Locks/Linkages leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10712620 · 2015-04-24 (April 24, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V502000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10712620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10722732 · 2015-06-01 (June 1, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 85,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10722732 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11217648 · 2019-06-03 (June 3, 2019)
I HAVE DRIVER SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM LIGHT ON ON DRIVER SIDE. WAS THERE A RECALL TO FIX THIS FROM HAPPENING ALSO A PARASISTIC DRAW DRAINING MY BATTERY THEN CAR DIES. NO START.
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11217648 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10507524 · 2013-04-08 (April 8, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 750I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC STOP, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED INTO PARK AND PROCEEDED TO STALL AS THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 97,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10507524 at NHTSA ↗