1997 Bmw 528i Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Bmw 528i.
Complaints
49
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw 528i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Avg mileage:72,040 mi
Crash-related:2
#23 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:62,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:173,948 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw 528i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 6 | 2 | — | 72,040 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | 2 | 1 | 173,948 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 142,165 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | 124,980 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 112,528 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 110,469 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 76,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — | — | 132,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 | — | — | 92,900 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 | 1 | — | 142,165 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi |
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