44 problems have been reported for the 2008 BMW 550. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2008 BMW 550. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 9 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (7 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Air Bag | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Power Train | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Tire | |
| Equipment | |
| Unknown Or Other | |
| Seats | |
| Steering | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Suspension |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 BMW 550 in 2008.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 550, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 BMW 550 with the BMW 550 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 550 is 44 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the BMW 550 is 32.