1998 BMW 328I Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 BMW 328I, 4% of the 26 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Check engine light came on 4 times all of the 4 times same problem, fuel expension tank problem. I had the same problem repair each time it happens. Every signle time, the dealer told me that I had a bad part installed not that there is a problem with the car itself. Additionally, the brake ciruit warning light came on 6 times while I was in atlanta,georgia last year. Upon return to st. Petersburg, florida, bert smith Bmw fixed it. Now, last week the brake circuit warning light came on again. This time, I am in miami, fl and plan to take the car to lauderdale import. …”
NHTSA complaint #746172, filed 2001-05Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 25% |
| 2015 | 19 | 15% |
| 2014 | 14 | 9% |
| 2013 | 19 | 7% |
| 2012 | 11 | 8% |
| 2011 | 43 | 7% |
| 2010 | 12 | 8% |
| 2009 | 9 | 5% |
| 2008 | 19 | 8% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW 328I
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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