1998 BMW 528I Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Issues in the 1998 BMW 528I
1 engine and engine coolingcooling systemradiator assembly complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 528I. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Complaints
DRIVING ON ENTRANCE RAMP TO THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 10MPH AND SAW WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE HOOD. PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED COOLANT SYSTEM AND FOUND THAT THE NECK HAD BROKEN OFF THE RADIATOR(COMMON PROBLEM WITH E39) ALLOWING COOLANT TO SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS TRAVELLING SLOWLY AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER RAPIDLY BEFORE CAR OVERHEATED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A DANGEROUS SITUATION IF IT HAD OCCURED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CAR WAS TOWED TO MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED OLD RADIATOR WITH AN AFTERMARKET BRAND THAT IS MORE ROBUST THAN BMW RAD. I WAS NOT COMFORTABLE USING A BMW RADIATOR DUE TO THEIR CHEAP AND FLAWED DESIGN.
Other 1998 BMW 528I Problem Areas
Air Bags
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint