1998 BMW 740 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 BMW 740.

19972001
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.

#11 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 BMW 740.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Seats:Front Assembly:Power Adjust
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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1998 BMW 740 — FAQ

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

Is the 1998 BMW 740 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1998 BMW 740 has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 BMW 740?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1998 BMW 740?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 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 1998 BMW 740 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 BMW 740?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (airbags) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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