2002 BMW 745LI Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 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 steering of the 2002 BMW 745LI, 3% of the 36 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.
“2002 Bmw 745LI high pitch whine from transmission, similar to aircraft turbine engine noise, while driving at highway speeds. Bmw, it's dealer and headquarters have known about this problem and are unable to resolve or fix it. Additional problem with this vehicle is a shimmy from the front end of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10000614, filed 2002-12Related service bulletins
- 10151068Feb 1, 2016This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles…
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 745LI
10 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 745LI
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.
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