1998 BMW 740 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 BMW 740
The 1998 BMW 740 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 BMW 740
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 740. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 BMW 740
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 740. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE CONSUMER WENT INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED GOING INTO A COMPLETE CIRCLE. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY CHECKED THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. THEY HOOKED THE VEHICLE TO DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND IT DIDN'T SHOW ANY CODES. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 25, 2005. ABOUT TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY REPLACED A PRESSURE HOSE ON THE POWER STEERING. *JB
AFTER JACKING THE VEHICLE UP, THE JACK SUDDENLY COLASPED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ALMOST INJURED AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN HIT AT 40MPH IN THE FRONT CENTER OF THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY CAUSING MINOR INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
ENGINE DIES INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALERINDICATED THA T COMPUTER SHOWED NO DEFECT, AND COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED. YH
Safety Rating for the 1998 BMW 740
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 BMW 740 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 BMW 740
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 BMW 740
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 740
- 1993 BMW 740 — 9 complaints
- 1994 BMW 740 — 3 complaints
- 1995 BMW 740 — 7 complaints
- 1996 BMW 740 — 1 complaint
- 1997 BMW 740 — 10 complaints
- 1998 BMW 740 (current)
- 2001 BMW 740 — 2 complaints