MYRModel Year Report

1993 BMW 740

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1993 BMW 740
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:21.831Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 7 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 7 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 7 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1993: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19937
19943
19957
19961
19978
19989
20012

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

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Conusmer has taken car to dealer 3 times there is no resolution for under the hood clinging and banging noise he feels unsafe in car . Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-02

Power train

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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Transmission vibration and noise when you get up to 55 MPH. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-05

Wheels

1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.

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Consumer pick up car from shop and the rear driver side tire came off. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-01

Suspension

1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.

Electrical system

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

After parking for 5 minutes or less the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Vehicle was towed to a salvage yard.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-09

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-04-27Vehicle speed control94V022000 The throttle cable's tube (Outer casing) contains a bend that leads to increased loading of the inner cable, causing it to break.

    Remedy: BMW dealers will replace the throttle cable.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 BMW 740 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V022000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 BMW 740 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 BMW 740?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 740 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.