1998 BMW 740IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IA years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 740IA. That ranks 2nd out of 3 740IA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 85,987 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 740IA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 85,987 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 BMW 740IA recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The differential pinion shaft within the differential case assembly was produced without the appropriate surface hardening. This can result in the shaft experiencing premature wear.
Risk: This condition will cause a noise from the differential and, ultimately, failure of the shaft and loss of drive.
Fix: Dealers will replace the entire differential assembly.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
July 2004 i noticed a noise coming from a/c and the rear of car, i took it to bmw dealer and they stated that they did not hear noise underneath the car. They assured me that the car was fine. However, i was not comfortable with the noise august 2005 i went back to the dealer, this time they…
Other BMW 740IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 740IA | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 740IA | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 740IA?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 740IA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 BMW 740IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740IA model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.