1997 BMW 328I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 BMW 328I, 8% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“1997 Bmw 328I less than 80,000 miles. Driving 40mph with cruise control on. Snowing but straight level concrete road. Approaching asphalt curve entering small mountain village, I tapped brake to disengage cruise. It didn't disengage so hit it harder. Cruise started to accelerate and threw car into a skid. Tried steering column lever, no effect. Cruise now accelerated strongly, spun car 180, car slid into ditch at under 30mph and flipped over. Car driven back 600 miles to home but total loss from crushed in roof. Bmw has possession of the car pending product specialist review. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252318, filed 2008-12, 78,000 miles“When shifting from drive to park vehicle would suddenly accelerate on its own. Can only be stopped by turning off ignition. Brakes would only slow it down, but not stop it. Has happened 4 times, and was an intermittent problem. Been to dealership, and mechanic could not duplicate problem, will not repair it. Manufacturer agreed with dealership, and policy was to return vehicle if not repairable.”
NHTSA complaint #878388, filed 2001-01Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 8 | 5% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 12% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1997 BMW 328I
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeat belts
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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