1998 BMW 740IL problems by component
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 740IL, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 27% | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 23% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 23% | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 15% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 12% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 8% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 8% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 8% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.