1997 BMW 528I Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Issues in the 1997 BMW 528I
1 structureframe and membersunderbody shields complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 528I. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE 5, SOUTHBOUND NORTH OF LOS ANGELES IN VICINITY OF SUN VALLEY, MY 1997 BMW 528I STRUCK A LARGE (30 GALLON) PLASTIC BARREL IN THE ROADWAY, IMPACTING THE LOWER FRONT CENTER/RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DAMAGE WAS EXTENSIVE ENOUGH THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSIDERS IT A TOTAL LOSS (EXCEEDING $12,000). THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL OUTSTANDING ON THE 1997 BMW 5 SERIES (RECALL NUMBER 04V183000) REGARDING DEFECTIVE FRONT SUSPENSION/STRUT COMPONENTS, BUT MY CALL TO BMW AT 800-831-1117 DID NOT RESULT IN ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REGARD TO MY VEHICLE. THEY WERE ONLY ABLE TO CONFIRM TWO OTHER RECALL SERVICES THAT HAD BEEN PERFORMED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY IS OFFERING ME A SETTLEMENT FOR TOTAL LOSS, BUT I WOULD PREFER THAT THE CAR BE REPAIRED AND THAT BMW BEAR THEIR SHARE OF THE COST FOR THE SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF DAMAGE DUE TO THE...
Other 1997 BMW 528I Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
6 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint