1997 BMW 328I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,042miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 BMW 328I, 12% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,042 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Plastic radiator broke at upper hose connection, causing sudden total loss of coolant and engine stopping in heavy freeway traffic. This LED to a very dangerous rescue by caltrans truck after an hour of exposure to high-speed traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10129327, filed 2005-07, 69,042 miles“Thermostat malfunctioned, causing vehicle to overheat, and radiator to blow. The battery light illuminated and trim under the rear of the driver seat was loose.”
NHTSA complaint #897012, filed 2001-09Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13 | 23% |
| 2015 | 42 | 34% |
| 2014 | 29 | 19% |
| 2013 | 44 | 17% |
| 2012 | 16 | 12% |
| 2011 | 175 | 30% |
| 2010 | 40 | 26% |
| 2009 | 21 | 11% |
| 2008 | 33 | 14% |
| 2007 | 35 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 6 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1997 BMW 328I
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 328I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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