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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1999 BMW 740IL Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
139,245miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 BMW 740IL, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,245 miles.

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

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001312%
2000210%
1999117%
1998415%
199715%
1993222%

Other parts of the 1999 BMW 740IL

Electrical system
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 BMW 740IL

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