Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report
1998 BMW 740 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 BMW 740, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 11% |
| 1997 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW 740
Electrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 740
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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