1998 BMW 328I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 12%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 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 BMW 328I, 12% 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.
“Bought car from third party with rebuilt title 333,000 miles currently and has been recertified by state patrol in 2015. Control cluster says taillight failure, and has issues with not starting. When jump started the car has reduced power with transmission limp mode light. Sometimes light comes on with limp mode, other time no limp mode at all. Have replaced taillights, battery and alternator with no fix. Still having reduced power, have to jump start my car and have a taillight failure. Cars front tires rub when turning even though all parts have clearance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11455158, filed 2022-03“While pulling into a parking space,with brakes applied, the accelerator pedal stuck. The engine had revved up prior to acceleration. Took vehicle to dealer & informed it was an electrical feeder.”
NHTSA complaint #833494, filed 1999-01“When the vehicle went from park to drive unintended accleration has occurred on three occasions, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #831188, filed 1998-11Vehicle 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 1998 BMW 328I
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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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