1997 BMW 528I engine and engine cooling problems

3 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling on the 1997 BMW 528I have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 85,000 miles. No recall currently covers this component on this model year.

3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
85,000avg. miles at failure

What exactly fails

Owner complaints

Apr 8, 2008 · failed Jun 1, 2007 · GA

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

Jan 14, 2003 · failed Feb 4, 2002 · 85,000 miles · TX

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.

Feb 27, 2002 · failed Dec 15, 2001 · CA

Vehicle was constantly leaking oil. Consumer was told this was a design problem.*ak

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