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1998 BMW 740 Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
57,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 BMW 740, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1998111%

Other parts of the 1998 BMW 740

Electrical system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 740

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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