1998 BMW 528I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1998 BMW 528I, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 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.
“Two major complaints: 1. Transmission of the car broke down completely within 82,000 miles. I had to spend a large amount of money to replace the transmission. 2. Power steering of the car had experienced leak since I bought the car. Still after so many years the problem has not been properly rectified despite the fact that I brought this to the attention of the dealer. 3. After I gave my car to the ann arbor Bmw dealer, once they replaced some unrelated mechanical components that cost me over $600. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259194, filed 2009-02, 82,000 miles“The steering wheel intermittently moves up and down on its own while driving. In addition, the brake lights stay on constantly and the air bag indicator light on the dash comes on intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10143505, filed 2005-11, 93,000 miles“While driving down the highway (maricopa hwy) my steering wheel began to spin around and it had no affect on the steering of my Bmw, in other words I could not or I have lost the steering capacity, the steering wheel just spins.”
NHTSA complaint #10255525, filed 2009-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW 528I
6 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 528I
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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