2008 Bmw 528xi Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Bmw 528xi.
Complaints
43
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Bmw 528xi Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:166,414 mi
Fires:1
#28 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:109,452 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#37 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:185,617 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Bmw 528xi.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | — | 1 | 166,414 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | 1 | 2 | 109,452 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 185,617 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 74,267 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 104,732 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 62,333 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 90,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 136,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
166,414
ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
109,452
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
185,617
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,267
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,732
SEAT BELTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,333
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,333
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,000
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