1997 BMW 740 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 BMW 740.

19961998
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

Airbags

#21 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:1
#31 complaints

Engine & Cooling

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 BMW 740.

Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Axle Assembly:Banjo Housing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1997 BMW 740 — FAQ

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

Is the 1997 BMW 740 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 1997 BMW 740 has 10 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 BMW 740?
Top reported problems: Airbags (2 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (1 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1997 BMW 740?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 BMW 740 include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1997 BMW 740 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 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 1997 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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