Initially undercarriages failed on landing – this was corrected by using heavier bracing wire. The Nieuport 28's 160 hp Gnome 9N rotary engine and fuel system proved to be unreliable and prone to fires.
The Nieuport 28 initially experienced problems with its landing gear, leading to a solution involving heavier bracing wire.  The engine and fuel system of the Nieuport 28 were also problematic, causing frequent fires.