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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #833772
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 10, 1998.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . CONSUMER MAY BE DRVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. WHEN HE BEGINS TO SLOW DOWN OR IF HE DOWNSHIFTS AND TURNS, ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL. BMW DEALERSHIPS CANNOT FIND A CAUSE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADEB320WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, NC. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Power Train Clutch Assembly
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #540295
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 16, 1998.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . I HAVE DRIVE STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS FOR OVER 40 YEARS, I HAVE NEVER HAD A CLUTCH PROBLEM UNTIL A PURCHASED A '95 540I (KNOW FOR POORLY DESIGNED CLUTCHES, PARTICULARLY THE PRESSURE PLATE). I BOUGHT THIS NEW '98 WITH HOPES THE PROBLEM WAS SOLVED, NO SUCH LUCK. IF I HAD THE FAILURE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY OR CROWDED ROAD I EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT THE TIME FOR THE CLUTCH TO STOP WORKING ENTIRELY WAS VERY SHORT..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in NEW MILFORD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980616. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A.
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BMW 540I Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #608051
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 1998.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK . TRUNK LATCH FAILED. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in CARLSBAD, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980510. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 540I Structure Body Door
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #605962
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 1998.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . INTERIOR DOOR LATCH/HANDLE BROKEN AND FELL OFF OF DOOR, MUST BE OPENED FROM THE EXTERIOR. MJS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6320WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SAN LUIS O, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #710311
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 1999.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . DRASTIC ENGINE POWER LOSS 4-5000RPM. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON HTTP://WWW.BIMMER.ORG/5SERIES/MESSAGES/. DEALER HAS NO KNOWLEDGE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5321WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #607204
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 1998.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM FAILED. *YC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328VB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in LA QUINTA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 540I Steering Wheel And Handle Bar
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #712943
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 1998.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR . STEERING WHEEL COLUMN ADJUSTMENT FAILS. MAKING ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL AND VEHICLE SAFE TO OPERATE. STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT SEAT ADJUMENTS FAIL TO OPERATE FORCING OPERATOR TO DRIVE WITHOUT ABILITY TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL OR SEAT. HAS FORCED ME TO ABANDON VEHICLE..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6326WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in NORTH POTOMAC, MD. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980501. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 540I Structure Body Door
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #716738
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . HANDLES (2 INCIDENTS) BROKE OFF IN THE NORMAL ACTION OF OPENING THE DOOR. NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY ABOUT THE SITUATION. SEEMS A VERY CHEAP COMPONENT ON A VERY SAFETY CONSCIOUS VEHICLE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE632XWB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in CHANDLER, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19971001. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #551154
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . ENGINE ENTERMITTENTLY STALLED WHEN THE CLUTCH IS DEPRESSED WHILE DRIVING AND IS RELATED TO AN INTERMITTENT LOW RMP ENGINE MALFUNCTION. YH .Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #769061
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2002.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . RADIATOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. STEAM OBSCURRED VISION. DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6328WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20020301. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #769403
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 08, 2001.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . SECOND RADIATOR FAILURE AT 56,254 MILES IN 10/19/2001 CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. DT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5321WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in CHASTWORTH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20001201. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10002685
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2002.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR NECK SHEARED OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY. CAUSED IMMEDIATE LOSS OF COOLANT AND EMERGENCY STOP. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67000 miles. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in PLAINFIELD, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980102. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LAUREL BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 630 654 5400 . DEALER'S CITY: WESTMONT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Hose
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10006971
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE . TECHNICIANS TOLD ME THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM SINCE MANUFACTURER SWITCH TO PLASTIC RADIATORS. THE UPPER HOSE FITTING BROKE OFF THE RADIATOR. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**762585.Mileage was 54385 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5329WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in MOBILE, AL. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 540I Parking Brake Conventional Mechanical
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039551
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 24, 2001.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL . BOTH SUN VISORS CRACKED ALONG WELD SEAM. REPLACED BY DEALER. TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCHE COVERS BROKEN. REPLACED BY DEALER. NOTICED THE DESIGN OF NEW COVERS IS DIFFERENT AND ELIMINATES RISK OF FAILURE. PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T HOLD. DEALER ADMITS BAD DESIN AND TRIED DIFFERENT SHOES WITHOUT SUCCESS IN PAST. DELER COULDN'T FIX, RESULTING IN SAFETY HAZARD..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 33224 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSNAK WESTLAKE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-496-6500 . DEALER'S CITY: THOUSAND OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93063 .
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BMW 540I Visibility Sun Roof Assembly
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039553
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 28, 2001.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . SUNROOF FAILED AND MOVING UP AND DOWN ON BUMPS. DEALER REPLACED SLIDING MECHANISM. STILL RATTLES AND DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. DEALER DECLINES TO FIX UNDER WARRANTY. DOOR SEALS SQUEEK. DEALER LUBRICATED THEM. SILL SQUEEK AFTER A FEW DAYS. ALL CUP HOLDERS BROKEN. DEALER REPLACED THEM..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010827. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSNAK WESLAKE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-496-6500 . DEALER'S CITY: THOUSAND OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91362 .
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BMW 540I Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039554
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 05, 2002.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK . TRUNK LATCH FAILED. TRUNK STAYS OPEN. DEALER REPLECED ACTUATOR..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 38288 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSNAK WESTLAKE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-496-6500 . DEALER'S CITY: THOUSAND OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93063 .
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039555
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 29, 2002.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE IDLES ROUGH AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER REPLACED FAULTY CAMSHAFT SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 39787 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010827. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSNAK WESTLAKE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-496-6500 . DEALER'S CITY: SIMI VALLEY . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 93063 .
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039557
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2002.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . ENGINE DOESN'T REV UP ABOVE 4500 RPMS AND MISFIRES. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON. DEALER REPLACED ONE OF TWO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS UNDER WARRANTY. ACCORDING TO PRIVATE CLUBS ABD WEB SITES OF BMW OWNERS, 540I CAT CONVERTERS LAST 50KMILES ONLY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45838 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010827. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSNAK WESTLAKE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-496-6500 . DEALER'S CITY: THOUSAND OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91362 .
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039559
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2003.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . ENGINE COOLING RADIATOR HOSE FITTING BROKE OFF. LOST ALL COOLANT ON HIGHWAY. DEALER REPLACED RADIATOR UNDER WARRANTY AND STATED IT IS COMMON FAILURE ON 540I BMW DUE TO PLASTIC PARTS NOT STONG ENOUGH TO RESIST TEMPERATURE. WELL DOCUMENTED ON PRIVATE WEB SITES..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50339 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010827. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 858-560-550 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN DIEGO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 92111-2101.
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BMW 540I Suspension Front Wheel Bearing
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10039560
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 02, 2003.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING . DRIVER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAKES NOISE WHEN WHEEL SPINS FREELY. THIS WAS REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER IN PAST. DEALER REPLACED PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT BEARING ! DRIVER-SIDE BERAING STILL NOISY. WAITING FOR COMPLETE FAILURE TO PROVE DEALER WRONG. FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ARE MARGINALLY DESIGNED FOR BMW 540I, THIS IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON VARIOUS WEB SITES OF BMW OWNERS. BEARINGS LAST 75,000 MILES!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51488 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SIMI VALLEY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20010827. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RUSNAK WESTLAKE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 805-496-6500 . DEALER'S CITY: THOUSAND OAKS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 91362 .
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BMW 540I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10045871
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2003.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . MULTIPLE COOLANT DEFECTS ON THE 1998 540. THE CAR HAS NOW HAD 3 RADIATORS, 3 THERMASTATS, WATER TUBE SEALS REPLACED TWICE, AND A WATER PUMP. THE COSTS HAVE BEEN OVER $3,500. THESE LEAKS ARE NOT JUST EXPENSIVE, THEY POSE A REAL DANGER TO CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE. THE FAILURE RATE IS KNOWN TO BE VERY HIGH. HTTP://WWW.VOTATIONS.COM/ASP/SURVEYRESULTS.ASP?POLLID=66461 .*AK.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60139 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19971020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CHAPMAN SCOTTSDALE .
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10045871
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2003.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . MULTIPLE COOLANT DEFECTS ON THE 1998 540. THE CAR HAS NOW HAD 3 RADIATORS, 3 THERMASTATS, WATER TUBE SEALS REPLACED TWICE, AND A WATER PUMP. THE COSTS HAVE BEEN OVER $3,500. THESE LEAKS ARE NOT JUST EXPENSIVE, THEY POSE A REAL DANGER TO CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE. THE FAILURE RATE IS KNOWN TO BE VERY HIGH. HTTP://WWW.VOTATIONS.COM/ASP/SURVEYRESULTS.ASP?POLLID=66461 .*AK.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60139 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19971020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CHAPMAN SCOTTSDALE .
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10045871
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 03, 2003.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . MULTIPLE COOLANT DEFECTS ON THE 1998 540. THE CAR HAS NOW HAD 3 RADIATORS, 3 THERMASTATS, WATER TUBE SEALS REPLACED TWICE, AND A WATER PUMP. THE COSTS HAVE BEEN OVER $3,500. THESE LEAKS ARE NOT JUST EXPENSIVE, THEY POSE A REAL DANGER TO CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE. THE FAILURE RATE IS KNOWN TO BE VERY HIGH. HTTP://WWW.VOTATIONS.COM/ASP/SURVEYRESULTS.ASP?POLLID=66461 .*AK.0 person(s) died.Mileage was 60139 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE5322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19971020. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . DEALER'S NAME: CHAPMAN SCOTTSDALE .
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10062384
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 20, 2003.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . PLASTIC NECK OF RADIATOR ON MY '98 BMW 540IA BROKE COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY ON HIGHWAY. WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT UNDER THE HOOD. SAW TEMP GAUGE CLIMB UP RAPIDLY. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. NO ONE WAS HURT LUCKILY. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 61000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6322WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19980331. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph. DEALER'S NAME: STEVENSCREEK BMW . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JOSE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10079183
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 02, 2004.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . I WAS DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET ONE EVENING AND AS I CAME TO A LIGHT, SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF MY HOOD. FORTUNATELY IT WAS IN THE EVENING AND TRAFFIC WAS LIGHTER THAN USUAL. I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. HAVING KNOWN OTHERS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO, I FIRST CHECKED THE RADIATOR AND SURE ENOUGH, THERE WAS A LARGE CRACK DOWN THE SIDE OF THE HOUSING. I HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME AND PURCHASED A NEW RADIATOR FROM BMW OF SEATTLE THE FOLLOWING MORNING. THE NEW RADIATOR WAS ABOUT $200, A FEW HOURS OF MY OWN LABOR AND A FEW MORE HOURS DETAILING THE ENGINE PAY AND HEADLIGHTS WHICH HAD RADIATOR FLUID ALL OVER THEM. ALSO FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS WHO OWN E39 BMW 540S, I FULLY EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN IN THE NEXT 50K MILES. I ALSO EXPECT THE EXPANSION TANK TO GO WITHIN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030620. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10105896
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2004.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . 2ND CATASTROPHIC RADIATOR FAILURE. NOT A LEAK, THE NECK BREAKS OFF CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF COOLING. 1ST RADIATOR AT 45K, 2ND AT 92K. BASED ON OTHER'S EXPERIENCES, THIS IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS MODEL (AND EVEN LONGER LIFE THAN MANY). CAUSES LOSS OF VISION DUE TO AMOUNT OF STEAM RELEASED. LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD QUICKLY TO SHUT DOWN. NO WAY TO PREDICT THE FAILURE. SAME ISSUE WITH EXPANSION TANK. BOTH FAILURES ARE ON PLASTIC PARTS.*AK.Mileage was 92801 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADE6329WB. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in FRIENDSWOOD, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 19980615. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 540I 1998 Safety Review #10109039
BMW 540I 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 24, 2005.BMW 540I 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . WHITE STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ONTO THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE STEAM WAS FOGGING THE WINDSHIELD, AND CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING 50-55 MPH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP. DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER NECK CONNECTOR OF THE RADIATOR HOSE BROKE.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86000 miles. Bmw 540i 1998 problem was reported in FORT LEE, NJ. Vehicle was purchased on 20041224. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 540i 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 540i 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System 3 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Hose 1 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly 7 Review(s)
Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline 3 Review(s)
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Latches/locks/linkages Trunk Lid Lock 2 Review(s)
Parking Brake Conventional Mechanical 1 Review(s)
Power Train Clutch Assembly 1 Review(s)
Steering Wheel And Handle Bar 1 Review(s)
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