Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw 540 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
AIR BAGS
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw 540.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 141,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — |
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