1998 BMW M Roadster vs 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 BMW M Roadster | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 399 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 7 | 152 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 18–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 46,145 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW M Roadster | Chevrolet Corvette |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 0 | 215 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 32 |
| Seats | 0 | 28 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 22 |
| Power Train | 3 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 20 |
| Structure | 16 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
1998 BMW M Roadster
1998 Chevrolet Corvette
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.