Complaints
17
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw 528 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw 528.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
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