1998 BMW 740IL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 740IL years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 740IL. That is the most of any 740IL model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (7 complaints, 27%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 26owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 740IL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 27% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 23% | 119,693 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 23% | 178,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% | 95,845 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 8% | 97,327 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | 97,386 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 8% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | 113,869 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 44,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 170,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 740IL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 740IL.
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.
The alarm system runs down the battery and the head lights blanks constantly while car is running also back taillight goes off on on on passage side . *tr
The alarm system runs down the battery and the head lights blanks constantly while car is running also back taillight blank off on passage side. *tr
I was driving my bmw 740il on 2-17-2015 when after getting onto the highway and accelerating, there was a loud boom noise and black pieces shot out onto the road in front of me. I immediately got off the first exit only to find that 1.) the car wouldn't stop after i applied the brakes, and 2.) the…
I had refuled and started on the highway ,i heard a thumping sound .pulled over could not fiqure out where the sound was coming from. When i reached my destanation i smelled gas. I look under the car and the gas tank was sunked inward and gas was everywhere.i have never heard of this happening.i…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 740il. The contact stated that the vehicle would jerk violently when changing gears. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that there was a defective ring gear in the transmission. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but…
Other BMW 740IL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 740IL | 26 | 1 |
| 2000 740IL | 20 | 1 |
| 1999 740IL | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 26 | 0 |
| 1997 740IL | 19 | 1 |
| 1996 740IL | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 740IL | 12 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 740IL?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 740IL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 740IL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 740IL model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.