Bmw 528i 1998
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1998 BMW 528i.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | Regular | |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 16 - 17 MPG | 24 - 26 MPG | 444.35 - 467.73 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1998 BMW 528i?
- The 1998 BMW 528i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 24 - 26 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1998 BMW 528i?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1998 BMW 528i can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW 528i?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1998 BMW 528i is $2850.
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Where is the 1998 BMW 528i produced?
- The 1998 BMW 528i is produced in Dingolfing Bavaria, Germany.
- 2.8L 6 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2.8L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 528i
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 15.6584 City mpg for fuel type 1, 16 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 19 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2850 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Vehicle record id 14176 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 528i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 20.4924 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 33.4147 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4500 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 528i
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.8 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 14177 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 11 Model name (carline) 528i Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 93 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.821 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.5059 EPA vehicle size class Compact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
- B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
- B011618 - AIR BAGS: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- B650916 - EQUIPMENT: Radio / navigation / head unit identification guide
- B011618 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
- B122817 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Service action: program dme (for o2 sensors): due to dme software error, the following oxygen sensors plausibility fault codes may be stored in dme 5.2.1 control module:
- B122917 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service action: program dme: the incorrect dataset could be programmed into dme 5.2.1 control module.
- 651998 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Subject pertaining to dsp amplifier switching to
- 16 01 98 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: Information on evaporative emission control and fuel filler cap / filler door labels. *yc
- 12 10 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Subject on voluntary exhaust emission service action no. 98e-a01. Produced from 10/95 - 11/97 *yc*db
- 66 02 97 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information and procedures on the garage door opener. *yc
- 04 17 97 - EQUIPMENT: Situation with the tension rod test gauge. *yc
- 34 01 98 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Experiencing an intermittent momentary event where the brake pedal does not immediatlely return. Models built prior to 3/97 *db*yc
- 16 04 97 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: New evaporative (charcoal) canister purge line. All e38 and e39 modele introduced into production approximately 3/97 *db*yc
- 34 04 97 - WHEELS: Vehicle experiencing noise from front wheel. *yc
- 62 01 98 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS: Condition with brake pad warning stays illuminated after brake pad replacement. *yc
- 04 01 98 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject on tank ventilation leak couplers. *yc
139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Doors | 4 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Make | BMW |
| MakeID | 452 |
| Manufacturer | BMW AG |
| Manufacturer Id | 966 |
| Model | 528i |
| ModelID | 1715 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | BMW |
| NCSA Model | 5-series |
| Plant City | DINGOLFING |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |
| Plant State | BAVARIA |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| VIN | WBADD6325WBW31522 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20180224 |
The left side of the driver seat only tilts forward and backward a little and the other side stays stationary. All other seat functions work except that.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20161127 |
-takata -abs module malfunction due to module being fried by excessively engine heat -dsc system failure due to poor wiring and heat from poor placement in engine bay this has caused multiple issues with drive ability and safety i've been complaining for quite awhile that the car has been having safety issues and bmw ignores me and my complaints. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20141114 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated five years ago. The contact attempted to use a code reader to diagnose the defect, but no code was discovered. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20101014 |
The wiring harness that enters the trunk lid that supplies the lights for the rear license plate and the trunk lid release has frayed at the exact point where the harness enters the trunk lid. The wiring comes in direct contact with the sharp edge at the opening in the trunk lid, and several of the wires have broken at this point, resulting in failure of the license plate lights. In addition, the dashboard indicator shows that the trunk lid is open even though it's locked. I performed an internet search and this seems to be a common problem with several bmw models.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20100302 |
My 1998 bmw 5-series 528i started accelerating on it's own when i was driving, and i had to keep my foot on the brake and almost ran a few red lights. When i parked my car i had to put it in neutral to turn it off and i tried starting it again (with my foot on the brake) and it accelerated w/out being in drive. Now my car jerks every time i'm driving slow and it feels like it's not shifting properly any more. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090911 |
No reverse gear. The reverse gear in the transmission stopped working. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090228 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 528i. The contact stated that after engine start up, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the air bag sensors needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090115 |
While driving down the highway (maricopa hwy) my steering wheel began to spin around and it had no affect on the steering of my bmw, in other words i could not or i have lost the steering capacity, the steering wheel just spins. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20071130 |
98 528i, airbag light flashed and remained illuminated. Repair made by bmw dealer as per tsb 61-2000. Defective wiring harness. Repair bypassed original configuration. Dealer and bmw n/a declined to cover repair although acknowledging defect in the wiring harness. Stated that there hasn't been a recall even though they have clearly identified a defect in the harness as outlined in the service bulletin 61-20-00 from 2003. *tr
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBADD6325WBW31522 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |
| WBADD6325WBW41810 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |
| WBADD6325WGT91147 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING , GERMANY |
| WBADD6329WBW47741 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |
| WBADD6328WBW35175 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |
| WBADD6322WBW34409 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |
| WBADD6329WBW46203 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |
| WBADD6321WBW41500 | 1998 | 528i | DINGOLFING BAVARIA, GERMANY |