1994 BMW 740I Steering 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 steering of the 1994 BMW 740I, 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.
“When putting vehicle in neutral, it rolls back like vechicle is still in reverse. Dealer contacted. Replaced bushings and idler arm and wheel alignment. Left valve cover gasket replaced. Replaced power steering return clamp. Replaced front converter to weld. Transmission needs to be rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #8010419, filed 2002-05“Driver turned on to heavily traveled state highway when steering wheel failed to turn tires. Car traveled across highway and came to rest just short of ditch. Car had to be towed to dealership for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #711714, filed 1999-09Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 740I
4 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 740I
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.
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