1997 BMW 528 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1997 BMW 528, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles.
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.
“I bought the 1997 Bmw 528i off lease. It was my second Bmw. The prior Bmw had virtually no problems. I guess the second one had to make up for the first one. If I only had a nickle for every time I wished I hadn't traded for the second one. 1. The first problem occurred immediately, the engine overheated and I had to have it towed to a Bmw dealership. This was to happen several times over the next year and a half. Whenever I drove the car I had to keep one eye on the engine temperature at all times (it would heat up very fast). …”
NHTSA complaint #10745657, filed 2015-08, 48,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1997 BMW 528
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
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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