We found the following complaints for BMW 740I (1998)
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Airbags did not deploy despite direct hit to drivers side door at significant speed when they should have deployed.we want to obtain an independent appraisal of this since the manufacturer claims (and we dispute) that they should not have deployed.
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96k milesit has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, i have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings..two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed.. Brakes & rotors changed nov. 11...... 3 weeks later as i was driving home from work .. I got a transmission failure.. And the car stopped in the middle of the road..the car goes in reverse but not forward.. I have only driven this car 15 -16k milessince owning the vehicle i have had all these chronic repairs.. I'm distraught that i could have been in a serious car crash..not sure what to do?.. But accrd.. To many bmw owners i find on the net there is a chronic problem w/ transmission failure bmw should be held accountable.. It is dangerous and unsafe for drivers there needs to be some investigation in regards to transmission failure ..
Engine failed entirely, while passing a vehicle.driver able to retain enough control to bring car to halt safely on shoulder.car towed to technicians.upon inspection, a hole was found in a cylinder, causing complete engine faiuretechnicians indicate that electronic firing failed, causing a hole to be burned in the wall of cylinder! engine a complete loss.quite lucky no one was killed in this accident waiting to become a catastrophe!
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96k milesit has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, i have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings..two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed.. Brakes & rotors changed nov. 11...... 3 weeks later as i was driving home from work .. I got a transmission failure.. And the car stopped in the middle of the road..the car goes in reverse but not forward.. I have only driven this car 15 -16k milessince owning the vehicle i have had all these chronic repairs.. I'm distraught that i could have been in a serious car crash..not sure what to do?.. But accrd.. To many bmw owners i find on the net there is a chronic problem w/ transmission failure bmw should be held accountable.. It is dangerous and unsafe for drivers there needs to be some investigation in regards to transmission failure ..
Engine failed entirely, while passing a vehicle.driver able to retain enough control to bring car to halt safely on shoulder.car towed to technicians.upon inspection, a hole was found in a cylinder, causing complete engine faiuretechnicians indicate that electronic firing failed, causing a hole to be burned in the wall of cylinder! engine a complete loss.quite lucky no one was killed in this accident waiting to become a catastrophe!
Vehicle shuts down without warning, all components fail including steering.
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96k milesit has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, i have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings..two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed.. Brakes & rotors changed nov. 11...... 3 weeks later as i was driving home from work .. I got a transmission failure.. And the car stopped in the middle of the road..the car goes in reverse but not forward.. I have only driven this car 15 -16k milessince owning the vehicle i have had all these chronic repairs.. I'm distraught that i could have been in a serious car crash..not sure what to do?.. But accrd.. To many bmw owners i find on the net there is a chronic problem w/ transmission failure bmw should be held accountable.. It is dangerous and unsafe for drivers there needs to be some investigation in regards to transmission failure ..
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96k milesit has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, i have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings..two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed.. Brakes & rotors changed nov. 11...... 3 weeks later as i was driving home from work .. I got a transmission failure.. And the car stopped in the middle of the road..the car goes in reverse but not forward.. I have only driven this car 15 -16k milessince owning the vehicle i have had all these chronic repairs.. I'm distraught that i could have been in a serious car crash..not sure what to do?.. But accrd.. To many bmw owners i find on the net there is a chronic problem w/ transmission failure bmw should be held accountable.. It is dangerous and unsafe for drivers there needs to be some investigation in regards to transmission failure ..
Cup holder failed.
Upon starting vehicle and shifting into reverse gear, engine revved high/vehicle moved backwards, brakes were applied to stop vehicle, when put into neutral engine revved to 6000-7000 rpms. Vehicle was shut off/restarted, problem was gone.
The contact owns a 1998 bmw 740i. The contact stated that the innerline of the four doors had become discolored and was obscuring her vision. The vehicle was taken into the dealer and they informed the contact that the discoloration was caused by the material they used to help against the window being shattered. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Window shade failed.
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