1999 Bmw 528i Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Bmw 528i.

19982000
Complaints
59
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1999 Bmw 528i Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:110,426 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:147,296 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Crash-related:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Bmw 528i.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
110,426
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
147,296
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
114,000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,117
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,250
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,152
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,050
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,605
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
108,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,300
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,654
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
71,200
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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