1997 BMW 540I Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Issues in the 1997 BMW 540I
1 suspensionfrontmacpherson strut complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 540I. Of these, 0 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 Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut Complaints
THE FRONT STRUT SPRING PERCH FAILED ON MY 1997 MODEL BMW 540I. THE PERCH CUT INTO TIRE. HIS HAPPENED AT LOW-SPEED, SO NO INJURIES RESULTED (LUCKILY).MW NA HAS ISSUED A RECALL, BUT MY VEHICLE SUPPOSEDLY IS NOT COVERED, I THINK IT MISSED BY TWO MONTHS. MY BUILD DATE IS 08/96. I CONTACTED BMW NA ON 6/21/04 AND SPOKE TO RYAN, I WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALL AND THAT BMW NA WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE DAMAGES. I HAVE DIGITAL PICTURES OF THE STRUT THAT I CAN EMAIL. I ALSO HAVE THE STRUTS THEMSELVES STILL IN MY GARAGE IF SOMEONE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING THEM. JOHN. *AK
Other 1997 BMW 540I Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint