Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 BMW 528

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2008 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW 528


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 BMW 528

The Power Train problem

Transmission system is not functioning properly. The shifter automatically shifts into "n" or "p" when shifting into "d" or "r". The instrument cluster displays "transmission malfunction". Check engine light comes on.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2008 BMW 528i. The contact stated that the transmission failed without warning while driving 70 mph on the outside lane of I-75. The contact coasted the vehicle to the inside lane of I-75 and was able to exit the highway.   Read details...

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

For the past 8 months, my car, a 2008 BMW 528i slips out of drive (d) into park (p) as I was backing up & moving forward either from a parking position or as I begin to accelerate from a stop. The gear shift would go from (d) into (p) and cause the car to jerk to a rapid stop.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW 528 model year vehicles:



528 Service Bulletins
528 Safety Recalls
528 Defect Investigations