Bmw 528 1997
Model 528 made in 1997 by Bmw got 14 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| The abs brakes failed to operate when applied upon slowing down to make a turn, causing the vehicle to go down a 6 to 8 foot hill, hitting a tree and the air bags did not deploy. please describe details. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 2 | |||
| Engine keeps overheating due to a faulty water pump. dealer has replaced water pump twice. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/20/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Engine overheated suddenly at expressway speed. suspect thermastat or water pump. caused major engine failure, meltdown of radiator assy. *ak | |||
| 12/11/2000 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 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. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BACK UP LIGHTS | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| The third/middle rear brake light housing has melted due to excessive heat build up when using brakes for extended time periods (e.g., when stuck in very slow moving traffic). this has caused the red lense to melt over the bulb, thereby posing a risk of fire and preventing the car from being inspected. i am concerned about using the car in this condition due to the risk of fire (i have smelled the burning plastic). the housing and lighting assembly are all original equipment. the dealer has indicated that it will not fix the safety hazard even though it is under warranty and all original equipment (and it will cost $550 for me to repair it). this defect also permits white light to shine from the brake light assembly, thereby posing an additional safety issue.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/28/2006 | 72500 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at no particular speed, the gear shift indicator down shifted into neutral. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection only. updated 4/11/2006 - *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 08/30/1997 | |||
| While driving the seat belts are not adjustable, and the seat belt covers across the consumer's neck. in cas of an accident, the seat belts might cause serious injuries. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| The abs brakes failed to operate when applied upon slowing down to make a turn, causing the vehicle to go down a 6 to 8 foot hill, hitting a tree and the air bags did not deploy. please describe details. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| Abs brake light indicator went on, and was told by dealer that consumer could drive another 200 miles, only drove another 50 miles and needed new front and back rotors.consumer contacted dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/30/1999 | |||
| While driving brake lights came on. took vehicle into the dealer, and they advised the consumer that front and back brakes and rotors were bad. vehicle also didn't pass the inspection. dealer will only take $200.00 off for service. cinsumer said that there was only 10,000 miles on the car when taken it into the dealer. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/13/1997 | 1 | ||
| While parking heard a popping noise from left front and steering was lost. after vehicle stayed parked for a while steering came back. dealer not able to locate problem. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 2 | 06/09/1996 | |
| Bumper defective. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 2 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| In just 32,000 miles we are now having to replace another set of tires. the first 2 went at just 11.000 miles and every 11,000 miles later. is this standard? bmw says yes! *ak( dot number: tire size: 2256015 ) | |||