1993 BMW 740 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1993 BMW 740.

19911994
Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1993 BMW 740 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

#21 complaints

Electrical System:Wiring

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 BMW 740.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 1993 BMW 740. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

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1993 BMW 740 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1993 BMW 740 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1993 BMW 740 has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 BMW 740?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (3 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring (1 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1993 BMW 740 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 BMW 740 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 BMW 740?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 740 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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