Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Bmw 740 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:131,000 mi
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw 740.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — |
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