1997 Bmw 528i was running hot. Consumer states that the vehicle was running hot, mechanic replaced the radiator. She states that the vehicle is still running hot and the brakes were screeching and squeaking. Another dealer replaced the thermostat. *Kb
Engine & cooling
1997 BMW 528I Engine problems
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1997 BMW 528I's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on April 8, 2008. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
Radiator failure at the top hose connection point. Later learned that the material used is quite unreliable -- so I replaced all the plastic I could find in the cooling system. $1200. I expect I'll have to do it all again in another year or so.
Vehicle was constantly leaking oil. Consumer was told this was a design problem.*Ak
BMW 528I engine complaints by year
528I engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data