Bmw 328i 1998
Model 328i made in 1998 by Bmw got 30 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and engine and engine cooling. The car has one 2.8 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/26/21 | 20.4924/33.4147/24.81 | Regular | 892 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.8 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/28/23 | 21.821/36.5059/26.644 | Regular | 816 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.8 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/26/21 | 20.4924/33.4147/24.81 | Regular | 892 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.8 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 20/28/23 | 21.821/36.5059/26.644 | Regular | 816 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| 72 04 98 | 10/01/1998 | 602917 | Information on new airbags. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 11 08 98 | 07/01/1998 | 601926 | Condition regarding long life engine oil. *yc | 08/31/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 12 10 97 | 04/01/1998 | 12 10 97 | 601101 | Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. *yc *jn | 07/01/1998 |
| 12 10 97 | 03/01/1998 | 12 08 97 | 600873 | Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db | 06/10/1998 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 16 01 98 | 03/01/1998 | 600874 | Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 05/23/2003 | 66000 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| 1998 bmw 328i - crashed going 35-40 mph with extensive front end damage and no air bags deployed. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Consumer was traveling at 40 mph and had a side collision with another vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 1 | |||
| The side air bag failed to deploy out the air bag door cover, when the vehicle hit a curb on rainy night, instead the air bag deployed down the door and blew off the entire door panel. injures were caused as a result of the door trim which flew off and hit the passenger in the ribs. photos attached. a field engineer took photos and the vehicle was being used in a training session being held there. *ph *jb | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 1 | 10/20/2000 | |
| Vehicle sustained a direct hit in side, between both front passenger's and rear passenger's doors, and side air bags did not deploy. bmw has been contacted. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/28/2002 | |||
| The remote door lock function is inoperative. vehicle was taken to dealer 2-3 times, unable to repair. ph | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Little power upon acceleration, then car surges.safety switch in ignition failed to release key when car was turned off and in park. after 5 attempts to repair, now ingition will not accept key to go in when attmpting to start the car. he ignition. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 03/10/2003 | 54500 | 1 | 08/20/2001 |
| Nar 03-31-2003 mr engine gasket failed which allowed water to enter the engine. *cb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Little power upon acceleration, then car surges.safety switch in ignition failed to release key when car was turned off and in park. after 5 attempts to repair, now ingition will not accept key to go in when attmpting to start the car. he ignition. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 12/14/1997 | |
| Gas cap failed. *yc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Fuel sensors failed. gas gauge showed fuel but car ran out of gas at freeway speed in rushhour traffic. fues sensors have been replaced 5 times. thus, i drive my car by the trip odometer and not the fuel gauge.bmw states problem is due to gas is california. bmw states not a manufacturers' defect. | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Gas indicator failed. *yc | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 01/22/2004 | 59000 | 1 | |
| While driving at any speed and without any warning the trunk opened up. *ak the latch continued slipping and the trunk would not lock. *sc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 6 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Check engine light came on 4 times all of the 4 times same problem, fuel expension tank problem. i had the same problem repair each time it happens. every signle time, the dealer told me that i had a bad part installed not that there is a problem with the car itself. additionally, the brake ciruit warning light came on 6 times while i was in atlanta,georgia last year. upon return to st. petersburg, florida, bert smith bmw fixed it. now, last week the brake circuit warning light came on again. this time, i am in miami, fl and plan to take the car to lauderdale import. ldt./bwm and the car is not longer under the manufacturer warranty like the first time. please check to see if the problem i am having with the car becaus of manufacture defects. thanks. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 05/19/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Fuel sensors failed. gas gauge showed fuel but car ran out of gas at freeway speed in rushhour traffic. fues sensors have been replaced 5 times. thus, i drive my car by the trip odometer and not the fuel gauge.bmw states problem is due to gas is california. bmw states not a manufacturers' defect. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/14/2003 | 143000 | 1 | 06/10/2000 |
| The automatic transmission in my 1998 bmw 328i failed due to burnt fluid and oxidation. bmw product literature clear states that the transmission contains a lifetime fill of fluid and does not require changing. in addition, bmw does not include a transmission service in any regularly recommended services and never recommends that one be performed. intersting though, bmw recommends the use of dexron iii/mercon fluid for the transmission. product literature put out by the manufacturers of these fluids clearly state that although the fluid should last longer than normal fluid, it still must be changed regularly. every article regarding transmissions clearly states the transmission should be serviced and the fluid changed regularaly. bmw refuses to stand behind its lifetime fill claim.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 10/29/1998 | 1 | 01/23/1998 | |
| Differential seal failed. *yc | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 06/30/1998 | 1 | 03/20/1998 | |
| Seats are squeaking and rattling. yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 07/19/2012 | 186000 | ||
| Brake lights warning brake light failure keeps being displayed across the control panel. i clean the tail lights and brakes lights and the lights did illuminate properly afterwards, the warning goes away. then the next time i get in the car a day later the control says 1 brake light failure then the next day says brake light failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 6 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Check engine light came on 4 times all of the 4 times same problem, fuel expension tank problem. i had the same problem repair each time it happens. every signle time, the dealer told me that i had a bad part installed not that there is a problem with the car itself. additionally, the brake ciruit warning light came on 6 times while i was in atlanta,georgia last year. upon return to st. petersburg, florida, bert smith bmw fixed it. now, last week the brake circuit warning light came on again. this time, i am in miami, fl and plan to take the car to lauderdale import. ldt./bwm and the car is not longer under the manufacturer warranty like the first time. please check to see if the problem i am having with the car becaus of manufacture defects. thanks. *ak | |||
| 04/18/1998 | 0 | ||
| When pulling out a parking space with both feet depressed on the brake pedal the vehicle started moving forward, causing a near accident. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/30/1998 | 1 | 03/20/1998 | |
| 4 wheel steering wheel and alignment is off center. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/16/1997 | |||
| While driving on uphill staright away grade, 30-40 mph, wet pavement, vehicle made a 90-degree turn into hillside. no apparent road surface abnormalities. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/22/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1998 | |
| Dealer picked up car for oil change and performed an alignment without request or authorization. since then car pulls to right. after. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| When the vehicle went from park to drive unintended accleration has occurred on three occasions, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify the problem. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 12/05/1998 | 1 | ||
| While pulling into a parking space,with brakes applied, the accelerator pedal stuck. the engine had revved up prior to acceleration. took vehicle to dealer & informed it was an electrical feeder. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 04/25/1998 | |||
| Window has an automatic upward toll feature which goes up with one touch on the power window button. but it did not stop when a finger got caught in the window and was cut off. this feature is on all 4 windows. please provide further information. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CAMARILLO | STEVE THOMAS BMW | ||
| MA | NATICK | 01760 | FOREIGN WEST MOTORS |