1988 BMW 735 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1988 BMW 735, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After starting vehicle engine took off, and the brakes did not work when applied. Car went through a gate and a backyard. Owner had to shift into neutral to stop the vehicle. Vehicle has not been seen.”
NHTSA complaint #844736, filed 1999-08“Consumer's wife attempted to start vehicle when it accelerated out of control and hit the side of the house, injuring consumer's wife. Consumer stated that it seemed as if the gas pedal was stuck. Vehicle was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #826031, filed 1998-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 20% |
| 1988 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1988 BMW 735
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 BMW 735
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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