1997 BMW 528 Engine cooling 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 engine cooling of the 1997 BMW 528, 23% of the 13 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.
“While getting routine service check the sevice representative reported the car had run hot. I had noticed no previous problems, however they suggested a water pump replacement. I test drove the car and it began to overheat. I returned to the dealership and suggested the thermostat be replaced first. It has been one month and I have not had any tempature problems.”
NHTSA complaint #738190, filed 2000-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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