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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1993 BMW 740 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 BMW 740, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Consumer has multiple problems with vehicle.speedometer gives a inaccurate reading, it gives a higher reading. Engine was leaking fluid, and dealer repaired it according to a recall. Consumer has been tyring to get dealer to repair most things, but they aren't assisting.”

NHTSA complaint #881206, filed 2001-02

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1997113%
1993229%

Other parts of the 1993 BMW 740

Engine cooling
4 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 740

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology