Complaints
39
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Bmw 528i Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:125,125 mi
#23 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:58,333 mi
#32 complaints
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Bmw 528i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | 125,125 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 58,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 273,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 273,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 66,440 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | 138,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 151,980 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 273,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 8,321 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | 1 | 138,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
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