154 problems have been reported for the 2008 BMW 535. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2008 BMW 535. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 31 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (23 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Air Bag | |
| Power Train | |
| Equipment | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Seats | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Steering | |
| Visibility | |
| Structure | |
| Gasoline Fuel System |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 BMW 535 in 2008.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 535, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 BMW 535 with the BMW 535 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 535 is 154 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the BMW 535 is 69.