1998 BMW 740IL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 BMW 740IL, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles.
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.
“This is about my 1998 740IL Bmw. Two times since owning this vehicle the engine reveved up when I was pushing the brake pedal, nearly causing me to loose control. I found the problem. Compared to my previous mercedes benz, the accelarator and brake pedals are closer together. Also, the brake pedal of the Bmw compresses further down that with any other car. As a result, if my foot was only on the edge of the brake pedal, the bottom of my foot extended over onto the gas pedal. The harder I pressed the brake, the more gas I was giving the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10314873, filed 2010-02, 10,000 miles“Windshield cracked, the weather stripping separated from the window, jets for windshield wiper fluid were not aligned correctly, window regulator was replaced, sunroof rattled, dealer lubed rails and tracks and removed and replaced sunroof seal, passenger side window would not close, dealer replaced window motor.”
NHTSA complaint #558180, filed 2000-11Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW 740IL
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 740IL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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