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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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Bmw 528i.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 110,426 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | 147,296 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 3 | — | — | 92,117 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 80,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 2 | — | — | 85,152 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC) | 1 | — | — | 73,050 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 64,605 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 51,300 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 97,654 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 71,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | 57,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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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