1998 BMW 740
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
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- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Dt: the consumer experienced problems with the steering. The steering locked up and the check engine light came on a few minutes later. The consumer went into another lane of traffic, but was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The steering wheel started going into a complete circle.…
Dt: the consumer experienced problems with the steering. The steering locked up and the check engine light came on a few minutes later. The consumer went into another lane of traffic, but was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The steering wheel started going into a complete circle. the consumer has not contacted the dealer. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. They checked the power steering system and didn't find a problem. They hooked the vehicle to diagnostic machine and it didn't show any codes. This happened on august 25, 2005. About two weeks before they replaced a pressure hose on the power steering. *jb
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
After jacking the vehicle up, the jack suddenly colasped. consumer foot was almost injured as a result. please provide any further information. ph
- Air bags
Consumer states that when hit at 40mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified. Ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine dies intermittently without warning, causing a safety hazard. Dealerindicated tha t computer showed no defect, and could not explain the cause of the problem. *ak
- Electrical system · Unknown or other
Navigation system failed. yh
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Right front power window failed.
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
Driver's seat adjustment; when turning on the vehicle driver's seat won't go back to its proper return which may cause difficulty in driving, and may result in an accident. manufacturer does not have a remedy. please provide further information. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Consumer had accidentally locked herself in her car; consumer was getting out of vehicle when she droped her key, she though she drop it inside the vehicle, unaware the remote key fell between the door and door frame when she closed the door; somehow the remote key activated the security mode…
Consumer had accidentally locked herself in her car; consumer was getting out of vehicle when she droped her key, she though she drop it inside the vehicle, unaware the remote key fell between the door and door frame when she closed the door; somehow the remote key activated the security mode: shuting down all power to the vehicle, and leaving the consumer locked in and no way to get out. consumer was lock in vehicle for more then two hours before help arrived. Two factors helped the consumer; 1ST. She was not in a remote area and the 2ND. Because the remote key prevent the door from closing all the way; leaving a small crack between the door allowing consumer to yell for help. Dealer was notified,but informed the consumer she should have carry a extra key. The main concern would be what would or could happen if the consumer was located in a remote area?
- Electrical system › Ignition › Anti-theft › Control module · Unknown or other
Consumer was getting out of the car when she dropped remote control key. Thinking it dropped within the vehicle closed the door, not knowing it fell between the door and the door frame. Closed the door, thinking the key was inside the vehicle. Somehow the remote security system was activated…
Consumer was getting out of the car when she dropped remote control key. Thinking it dropped within the vehicle closed the door, not knowing it fell between the door and the door frame. Closed the door, thinking the key was inside the vehicle. Somehow the remote security system was activated, locking and shutting down the whole electrical system, and locking the consumer in the vehicle. consumer was unable to get out. because the remote control was between door and door frame,it allowed a small crack between the doors, enabling the consumer to call for help. Dealer notified. *ak
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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