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

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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Bmw 740.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS2131,000 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING1
SEAT BELTS1
SEATS1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1

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