MYRModel Year Report

1998 BMW 740

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1998 BMW 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:19:13.517Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1993: 7 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1998 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1998: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19937
19943
19957
19961
19978
19989
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.

Show complaint excerpts

DT: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING. THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE CONSUMER WENT INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050902

SEATS

1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.

EQUIPMENT

1 of 9 total reports mentions: equipment.

Show complaint excerpts

AFTER JACKING THE VEHICLE UP, THE JACK SUDDENLY COLASPED. CONSUMER FOOT WAS ALMOST INJURED AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH

NHTSA ODI report, 20030207

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 BMW 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 BMW 740?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 740 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.