1998 BMW M Roadster structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 BMW M Roadster — 84% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 24, 2009
“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…”
filed Jul 10, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other M Roadster years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 M Roadster | 15 | 79% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 BMW M Roadster
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.