1998 BMW 740 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740 years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 740. That is the most of any 740 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 740 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 740 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 740.
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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.
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…
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
Right front power window failed.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 740?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 740?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 740 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.