1998 BMW 735 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 17, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 735 years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 735. That is the most of any 735 model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 BMW 735 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%———
Visibility1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 BMW 735 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 735.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle overheats due to a crack within the engine head gasket. Also, heater core leaked, and consumer had to replace the radiator twice due to a leakage dealer can't determine the problem. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 17, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 840391

Other BMW 735 years

← 1997 735

YearComplaintsRecalls
199810
1997 73510

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 735?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 735?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 BMW 735 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 735 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.