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Major Problems with BMW 528 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what BMW 528 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the 528. Older 528 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

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Worst BMW 528 Problems

HEADLIGHTS
1999 BMW 528 April 12, 2007 Victims: 1 Mileage: 120000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 528. while traveling 55 mph the contact attempted to activate the headlights, and they began blinking ,and the contact smelled smoke coming from the inside of the vehicle. he lifted the hood, and attempted to disconnect the battery cable, but it was too late. the police department was notified, but by the time they arrived the vehicle was on fire. the current mileage iwas 121,000 , and failure mileage was 120,000.*ak

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2000 BMW 528 September 5, 2000

Bmw states it is normal operation to get a rock stuck in the brake. however, they also stated to get use to it because it will happen again because it happens on this car all the time. *ak

CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
2000 BMW 528 September 9, 2000

Automatic stabilizer control and traction/dynamic system stablilzer control feature light was on at time of purchase, dealer replaced the sensor, the light became illuminated 3 more times, dealer adjusted the sensor and when it came on again couldn't find the problem so a replacement vehicle was given to the consumer. *slc

What is the most common problem with BMW 528?

Overall the worst problem with BMW 528 relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific 528 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 FRONT 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 LATCH 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 HEADLIGHTS 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

The information about BMW 528 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.