Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Bmw 740 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
#21 complaints
AIR BAGS
Crash-related:1
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Bmw 740.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | — |
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