1997 BMW 528 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 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 brakes of the 1997 BMW 528, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. 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.
“While driving brake lights came on. Took vehicle into the dealer, and they advised the consumer that front and back brakes and rotors were bad. Vehicle also didn't pass the inspection. Dealer will only take $200.00 off for service. Cinsumer said that there was only 10,000 miles on the car when taken it into the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #854652, filed 2000-01“Abs brake light indicator went on, and was told by dealer that consumer could drive another 200 miles, only drove another 50 miles and needed new front and back rotors.consumer contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #844413, filed 1999-08“The ABS brakes failed to operate when applied upon slowing down to make a turn, causing the vehicle to go down a 6 to 8 foot hill, hitting a tree and the air bags did not deploy. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #806467, filed 1996-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 20% |
| 1997 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 1997 BMW 528
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 528
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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