2008 BMW 335I vs 2008 Honda Accord
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 | 2008 BMW 335I | 2008 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 201 | 1,520 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 109 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 20–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,772 mi | 29,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 335I | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 451 |
| Air Bags | 43 | 379 |
| Engine | 26 | 210 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 104 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 113 |
| Power Train | 9 | 70 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 56 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 29 | 0 |
| Stalling | 27 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 50 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 66 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 62 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 38 |
2008 BMW 335I
2008 Honda Accord
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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.