1988 BMW 735I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 BMW 735I. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition IS not noticed by the driver, it IS possible that damage to, or failure of, a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Owner complaints
11 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 BMW 735I. when the heater was activated, the contact smelled antifreeze from the vents. the odor was very strong and forced him to drive with the windows open. inside the passenger compartment IS a film build-up of antifreeze on the front glass. the vehicle has not…
Tl*the contact owns a 1988 BMW 735I. when the heater was activated, the contact smelled antifreeze from the vents. the odor was very strong and forced him to drive with the windows open. inside the passenger compartment IS a film build-up of antifreeze on the front glass. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer and no repairs have been made. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle; therefore, no compensation would be made. the failure mileage was 165,000 and current mileage was 172,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Consumer received a recall letter for radiator cap. Took to dealer, and they told consumer that radiator needed to be replaced.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Recall 98v178000/ radiator recall repairs performed in june 1999, but vehicle overheated again. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Consumers vehicle recalled under recall (98v-178) for cooling system, dealer refused repair because the radiator was melted down due to the defect. nlm
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Mustard colored relay (tail light assembly) 61 31 1 378 052 solder points failed (same as previously reported lkm mosule)
- Seats
Driver and passenger seats were tilting and required replacement. Mjs
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer proceeded to put the vehicle in drive when the brake were applied and vehicle was shifted into gear when the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to crash. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer was not contacted. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Vehicle speed control
Power steering servo valve leaks oil/ engine accelerated without warning causing car to crash, causing injury, and property damage. *Mjs
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Tail light failure.
- Unknown or other
No information provided.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Suspension › Front
Vehicle vibration constantly in the front end causing damage to tires.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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