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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Gasoline Report #848797
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 1999.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE . VEHICLE STALLED FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE. TOOK TO DEALER, HAD ENTIRE COMPUTER SYSTEM REPLACED. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8329WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in WESTON, CT. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 22, 1999.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control Catalytic Convertor
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2000.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR . LIGHTS DIMMED AND VEHICLE ALMOST STALLED AT IDLE, DEALER REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Suspension Front Control Arm
BMW 740IL 1998 Suspension Front Control Arm Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 26, 2000.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM . SUSPENSION SQUEAKS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR BALL JOINTS. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components
BMW 740IL 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS . PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO THEM BEING WORN. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Exterior Lighting
BMW 740IL 1998 Exterior Lighting Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 1999.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . ALL 3 REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED DUE TO BRAKE LIGHT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LIGHT BULB, DRIVER SIDE FRONT LIGHT BULB, AND PASSGENGER SIDE FOG LIGHT FAILED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
BMW 740IL 1998 Equipment Electrical Radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 14, 1999.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. . RADIO FAILED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Seat Belts Front Anchorage
BMW 740IL 1998 Seat Belts Front Anchorage Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE . MOTOR FOR SHOULDER STRAP WAS REPLACED, IT WOULD NOT RETRACT, LATER THE STRAP FAILED AGAIN AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch
BMW 740IL 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2000.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK KNOB POPPED OFF, DEALER INSTALLED MISSING CAP FOR RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Air Bags
BMW 740IL 1998 Air Bags Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . SRS LIGHT ILLUMINTATED. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Visibility
BMW 740IL 1998 Visibility Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY . WINDSHIELD CRACKED, THE WEATHER STRIPPING SEPARATED FROM THE WINDOW, JETS FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID WERE NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY, WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, SUNROOF RATTLED, DEALER LUBED RAILS AND TRACKS AND REMOVED AND REPLACED SUNROOF SEAL, PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT CLOSE, DEALER REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Structure Body Trunk Lid
BMW 740IL 1998 Structure Body Trunk Lid Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID . TRUNK LID OPENS AND THEN CLOSES ON ITS OWN, DEALER STATED THE TRUNK LID IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACTUATOR. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Electrical System
BMW 740IL 1998 Electrical System Report #558180
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . RATTLE IN DASH, DEALER REPLACED STEPPER MOTORS, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AN ADJUSTMENT WAS MADE TO THE CABLE, ELECTRONIC CONTROLS ON DRIVER SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL DO NOT WORK AT ALL TIMES, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SLC.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BOCA RATON, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19980601. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Report #761288
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2002.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . RADIATOR BLEW AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND BMW NOTH AMERICA REFUSES TO ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. LUCKILY NO INJURIES WERE CAUSED, BUT EASILY COULD HAVE AS THE ENTIRE ENGINE BAY WAS SPRAYED WITH HOT COOLANT. ANTIFREEZE ALSO SPRAYED DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8326WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Vehicle was purchased on 20010101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph.
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BMW 740IL Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock
BMW 740IL 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock Report #762083
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2002.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGWAY AND TAKING A TURN OVER A CURVED PORTION OF THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE POWER IN THE STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD. WHE I TRIED TO BRAKE AND PULL TO THE SIDE THE BRAKE WAS ALSO QUITE HARD. THE CAR HAD THEN TO BE TOWED TO A BMW DEALERSHI, AND THE PROBLEM WAS DETECTED AND FIXED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN THE BELTS TO BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER IN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THIS WAS QUITE A DISTURBING EXPERIENCE WHIEL DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGWAY AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE BMW 740 IL IS QUITE A HEAVY CAR AND WITHOUT POWER IN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE POWER SYSTEM FAILING DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE APPEARS TO BE OF SERIOUS CONCERN IN A VEHICLE THAT IS ADVERTISED AS ONE OF THE MARVELS OF ENGINEERING. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8323WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 740IL Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System
BMW 740IL 1998 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Report #762083
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2002.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGWAY AND TAKING A TURN OVER A CURVED PORTION OF THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE POWER IN THE STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD. WHE I TRIED TO BRAKE AND PULL TO THE SIDE THE BRAKE WAS ALSO QUITE HARD. THE CAR HAD THEN TO BE TOWED TO A BMW DEALERSHI, AND THE PROBLEM WAS DETECTED AND FIXED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN THE BELTS TO BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER IN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THIS WAS QUITE A DISTURBING EXPERIENCE WHIEL DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGWAY AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE BMW 740 IL IS QUITE A HEAVY CAR AND WITHOUT POWER IN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE POWER SYSTEM FAILING DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE APPEARS TO BE OF SERIOUS CONCERN IN A VEHICLE THAT IS ADVERTISED AS ONE OF THE MARVELS OF ENGINEERING. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8323WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #762083
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2002.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGWAY AND TAKING A TURN OVER A CURVED PORTION OF THE HIGHWAY I FOUND THE POWER IN THE STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY HARD. WHE I TRIED TO BRAKE AND PULL TO THE SIDE THE BRAKE WAS ALSO QUITE HARD. THE CAR HAD THEN TO BE TOWED TO A BMW DEALERSHI, AND THE PROBLEM WAS DETECTED AND FIXED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED WHICH RESULTED IN THE BELTS TO BREAK, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER IN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES. THIS WAS QUITE A DISTURBING EXPERIENCE WHIEL DRIVING THIS CAR ON A HIGWAY AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE BMW 740 IL IS QUITE A HEAVY CAR AND WITHOUT POWER IN THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE CAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE POWER SYSTEM FAILING DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE APPEARS TO BE OF SERIOUS CONCERN IN A VEHICLE THAT IS ADVERTISED AS ONE OF THE MARVELS OF ENGINEERING. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8323WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in FAIRFIELD, CT. Vehicle was purchased on 20000801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 740IL Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls
BMW 740IL 1998 Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls Report #562142
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . WHEN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED BY REMOTE KEY FROM OUTSIDE, ANYONE LEFT INSIDE THE VEHICLE CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS POTENTIALLY FATAL AND IS A VERY SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW. THE CONSUMER INJURED HER SELF TO GET OUT. *YH .1 person(s) were injured. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740IL Suspension Rear
BMW 740IL 1998 Suspension Rear Report #10008089
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 06, 2002.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR . ADVISED TO REPLACE REAR CONTROL ARMS (SUSPENION) DUE TO EXCESSIVE SQUEAKING NOISE. THREE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS ATTEMPTED TO LUBRICATE TO REDUCE NOISE BUT WAS TOLD TO ELIMINATE THE NOISE, THE CONTROL ARMS MUST BE REPLACED.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 113869 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8320WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: TOM WILLIAMS BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 205 2529512 . DEALER'S CITY: BIRMINGHAM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 35233-2302.
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Report #10043341
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 22, 2003.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . FAULTY RADIATORS THAT HAVE A DESIGN FLAW THAT ALLOWS FOR THE RADIATOR NECK TO BREAK OFF WITHOUT NOTICE AND SPRAY HOT COOLANT EVERYWHERE. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN JUST VISIT ROADFLY.ORG E38 MESSAGE BOARD AND SEARCH FOR "RADIATOR NECK." THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS BETWEEN 50,000-70,000 MILES. *LA.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65656 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8328WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in PEYTON, CO. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MURRAY MOTORS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 303-759-3400 . DEALER'S CITY: DENVER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 80246 .
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BMW 740IL Power Train Automatic Transmission
BMW 740IL 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10059250
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2003.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED A LIGHT COMES ON THE DASH WARNING ABOUT TRANSMISSION FAIL SAFE PROGRAM. WHEN THIS LIGHT COMES ON VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO DEALER FOUR TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80210 miles. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BELLMORE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Report #10116384
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2005.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . LOW COOLANT MESSAGE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WITHIN A FEW MILES, RADIATOR CAP OVERPRESURED AND STEAM BURST OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. PULLED OVER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. REPLACED COOLANT HOSES. 4 MONTHS LATER, LOW COOLANT MESSAGE CAME ON AGAIN WHILE TRAVELING; STOPPED AT A SERVICE STATION TO CHECK LEVEL; LEVEL WAS VERY LOW, AND A SLOW LEAK WAS VISIBLE. REPLACED COOLANT RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY. 6 MOS LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER REPLACED SENSOR. ONE WEEK LATER, THE LOW COOLANT MESSAGE CAME ON AGAIN (3RD TIME). COOLANT WAS LOW; TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. ALL WORK WAS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE (NON-WARRANTY).*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8325WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was purchased on 20020323. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KUNI . DEALER'S CITY: BEAVERTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR.
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Hose
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Hose Report #10116384
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 04, 2005.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE . LOW COOLANT MESSAGE CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. WITHIN A FEW MILES, RADIATOR CAP OVERPRESURED AND STEAM BURST OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. PULLED OVER AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. REPLACED COOLANT HOSES. 4 MONTHS LATER, LOW COOLANT MESSAGE CAME ON AGAIN WHILE TRAVELING; STOPPED AT A SERVICE STATION TO CHECK LEVEL; LEVEL WAS VERY LOW, AND A SLOW LEAK WAS VISIBLE. REPLACED COOLANT RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY. 6 MOS LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER REPLACED SENSOR. ONE WEEK LATER, THE LOW COOLANT MESSAGE CAME ON AGAIN (3RD TIME). COOLANT WAS LOW; TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. ALL WORK WAS AT OWNER'S EXPENSE (NON-WARRANTY).*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8325WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in PORTLAND, OR. Vehicle was purchased on 20020323. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph. DEALER'S NAME: KUNI . DEALER'S CITY: BEAVERTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR.
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BMW 740IL Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Radiator Assembly Report #10120227
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 28, 2005.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY . NO WARNING OTHER THAN A SLIGHT ANIT-FREEZE SMELL. UPON CHECKING OUT THE ODOR, UPPER RADIATOR NECK BETWEEN HOSE CLAMP AND RADIATOR JUST BROKE OFF SPEWING SCALDING HOT FLUID EVERYWHERE. LUCKILY HOOD WAS NOT COMPLETELY OPEN AT THE TIME. RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, NOT REPAIRABLE. OLD PART TOSSED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 97000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8320WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in CONCORD, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 740IL Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #10120642
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2005.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . DT: THE CONSUMER STATES APPROXIMATELY 4 DAYS AGO THE CLUSTER ON THE DASH WENT OUT THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY WERE WORKING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CALLED DEALERSHIP, THEY INFORMED CONTACT TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE. MONDAY, MAY 9, THE VEHICLE STARTED CHUGGING, AS IF RUNNING OUT OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT SEARCHED THE VEHICLE BUT HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE FUEL TANK. *NM *SB THE CONSUMER FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR LIGHTS (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS CHANGED THE BULBS FOR THE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCUR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE REAR LIGHTS, SUCH AS MELTING PLASTIC CONCEPTS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. BY THE REAR LIGHTS GOING OUT AND HAVING A DEFECT IN THEM THIS CAN CAUSE A REAR END ACCIDENT, WHICH THE CONSUMER IS WORRIED ABOUT. *SB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19900601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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BMW 740IL Electrical System
BMW 740IL 1998 Electrical System Report #10120642
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2005.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DT: THE CONSUMER STATES APPROXIMATELY 4 DAYS AGO THE CLUSTER ON THE DASH WENT OUT THE TURN SIGNAL STOPPED WORKING ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY WERE WORKING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CALLED DEALERSHIP, THEY INFORMED CONTACT TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE. MONDAY, MAY 9, THE VEHICLE STARTED CHUGGING, AS IF RUNNING OUT OF GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT SEARCHED THE VEHICLE BUT HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE FUEL TANK. *NM *SB THE CONSUMER FOR THE LAST 4 YEARS HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR LIGHTS (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS CHANGED THE BULBS FOR THE LIGHTS SEVERAL TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM OCCUR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT IT IS A DEFECT IN THE REAR LIGHTS, SUCH AS MELTING PLASTIC CONCEPTS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. BY THE REAR LIGHTS GOING OUT AND HAVING A DEFECT IN THEM THIS CAN CAUSE A REAR END ACCIDENT, WHICH THE CONSUMER IS WORRIED ABOUT. *SB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19900601. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: UNKNOWN .
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BMW 740IL Power Train Driveline Differential Unit
BMW 740IL 1998 Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Report #10172477
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Oct 23, 2006.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL LEVEL OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. THE MECHANIC MADE THE CONTACT AWARE OF RECALL # 98V142000 SIMILAR TO THIS DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN A SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. .0 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 135800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ832XWD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in SALEM, OR. Vehicle was purchased on 20061010. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: RICH EXTREME . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: UNKNOWN . DEALER'S CITY: SALEM . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 97303 .
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BMW 740IL Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #10219753
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2008.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . NOTICE A BUMPING SOUND FOR REAR OF CAR WHEN STOPPED AND RUNNING. FUEL TANK IS IMPLODING!! ALSO, NOTICED THAT GAS TANK MAKES A WHOOSING/SUCKING SOUND WHINE THE GAS CAP IS REMOVED. HEAVY GAS FUMES WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING. NOTICED VERY STRONG GAS FUMES.....GAS TANK IS NOW LEAKING! I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND AM AWAITING TO HERE BACK FORM THEM. WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A NORMAL ISSUE WITH THE 740IL. WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO HAVE THE TANK REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. QUITE COSTLY!!! WAS TOLD THAT BMW HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR VENT LINES BUT THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. CALLED SALVAGE YARDS HOPING TO FIND A USED TANK AND WAS TOLD THAT 740 TANKS ARE VERY HARD TO FIND BECAUSE THEY ALL SPRING LEAKS. IF THIS IS HAPPENING OFTEN WHY NOT HAVE BMW ADDRESS THE ISSUE?? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 199562 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8325WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in HIXSON, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 20051120. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw 740il 1998 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 740il 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 740IL Power Train Automatic Transmission
BMW 740IL 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10249908
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2008.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW 740IL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE FORWARD AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO FOURTH GEAR WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE WORDS "FAILSAFE MODE" ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD BE NEEDED AT THE COST OF $6,000. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V005000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VIN. THE CONTACT PAID FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED ON NOVEMBER 26, 2008. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,695 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,690. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91690 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8323WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in SNYDER, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 740IL Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10257572
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2009.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . HI, I BROUGHT THIS CAR FROM ANOTHER PERSON (ORIGINAL OWNER),HE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR MAKES A WEIRD NOISE WHEN SITTING OR DRIVING HE COULDN'T TELL ME WHY IT WAS HAPPENING UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND FUEL TANK TO BE SUCKING IN AND OUT I DIDN'T PAY TO MUCH ATTENTION THINKING WASN'T MUCH TO IT UNTIL ONE DAY WENT TO REFUEL VEHICLE WASN'T ABLE TO GET ANY GAS INTO VEHICLE,UPON INSPECTION FOUND GAS TANK HAD IMPLODED BEYOND REPAIR,I SPOKE TO AN ADVISOR AT LOCAL BMW DEALER IF THERE WAS ANY BULLETINS ON ISSUE HE TOLD ME NO AT FIRST,HE THEN ASKED A TECH AT DEALER ABOUT ISSUE HE SAID THE EVAP CANISTER SYSTEM HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH ,SO THERE IS SOME KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ISSUE MY QUESTION IS DUE THINK THAT THERE SHOULD OF A RECALL OR CAMPAIGN OUT THERE REGARDLESS OF YEAR OF VEHICLE SINCE I THINK ITS A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME AND MY FAMILY AS WELL AS TO THE NEXT PERSON WHO GETS THIS VEHICLE,ASWELL ITS VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR WHEN I BELIEVE ITS BMW RESPONSIBILITY TO RECALL ALL THESE DANGEROUS TANK ISSUE. HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME AND GUIDE ME IN RIGHT DIRECTION RESOLVE PROBLEM OVERALL I LIKE THE VEHICLE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 210106 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8326WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in CHARLOTTE, ND. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10276151
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2009.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . I HAVE A 98 BMW 740IL THAT SUCKS ITSELF AND IT HAS LEAD TO THE GAS TO DENT AND CRACK AND LEAK GAS. *TR.Mileage was 175000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8328WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in KANNAPOLIS, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 740IL Vehicle Speed Control
BMW 740IL 1998 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10314873
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2000.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THIS IS ABOUT MY 1998 740IL BMW. TWO TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE THE ENGINE REVEVED UP WHEN I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, NEARLY CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL. I FOUND THE PROBLEM. COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS MERCEDES BENZ, THE ACCELARATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE CLOSER TOGETHER. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL OF THE BMW COMPRESSES FURTHER DOWN THAT WITH ANY OTHER CAR. AS A RESULT, IF MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE EDGE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BOTTOM OF MY FOOT EXTENDED OVER ONTO THE GAS PEDAL. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE, THE MORE GAS I WAS GIVING THE ENGINE. TO A NEW PERSON IN THAT CAR, AS I WAS, THIS WAS A DEADLY CONBINATION. NOW THAT I KNOW, I AM MUCH MORE CAREFUL AND THE SITUATION HAS NOT REOCCURRED. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in WINTER PARK, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 740IL Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW 740IL 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10314873
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2000.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . THIS IS ABOUT MY 1998 740IL BMW. TWO TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE THE ENGINE REVEVED UP WHEN I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, NEARLY CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL. I FOUND THE PROBLEM. COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS MERCEDES BENZ, THE ACCELARATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE CLOSER TOGETHER. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL OF THE BMW COMPRESSES FURTHER DOWN THAT WITH ANY OTHER CAR. AS A RESULT, IF MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE EDGE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BOTTOM OF MY FOOT EXTENDED OVER ONTO THE GAS PEDAL. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE, THE MORE GAS I WAS GIVING THE ENGINE. TO A NEW PERSON IN THAT CAR, AS I WAS, THIS WAS A DEADLY CONBINATION. NOW THAT I KNOW, I AM MUCH MORE CAREFUL AND THE SITUATION HAS NOT REOCCURRED. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in WINTER PARK, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 740IL Structure
BMW 740IL 1998 Structure Report #10314873
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2000.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with STRUCTURE . THIS IS ABOUT MY 1998 740IL BMW. TWO TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE THE ENGINE REVEVED UP WHEN I WAS PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, NEARLY CAUSING ME TO LOOSE CONTROL. I FOUND THE PROBLEM. COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS MERCEDES BENZ, THE ACCELARATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE CLOSER TOGETHER. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL OF THE BMW COMPRESSES FURTHER DOWN THAT WITH ANY OTHER CAR. AS A RESULT, IF MY FOOT WAS ONLY ON THE EDGE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BOTTOM OF MY FOOT EXTENDED OVER ONTO THE GAS PEDAL. THE HARDER I PRESSED THE BRAKE, THE MORE GAS I WAS GIVING THE ENGINE. TO A NEW PERSON IN THAT CAR, AS I WAS, THIS WAS A DEADLY CONBINATION. NOW THAT I KNOW, I AM MUCH MORE CAREFUL AND THE SITUATION HAS NOT REOCCURRED. *TR.Mileage was 10000 miles. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in WINTER PARK, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 740IL Electrical System
BMW 740IL 1998 Electrical System Report #10321543
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 17, 2010.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . ON CRUISE CONTROL AT 60 MPH PROCEEDING NORTH ON STATE ROUTE 3 IN VIRGINIA WHEN THE AUTO STARTED TO ACCELERATE. TAPPED THE BRAKE NO EFFECT. TURNED OF THE CRUISE CONTROL NO EFFECT. BY THIS TIME I AM DOING 90 MPH SO I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THAT HAD AN EFFECT. COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD GOT OUT RAISED THE HOOD COULD SEE NOTHING WRONG. GOT IN THE AUTO AND STARTED IT UP. RPM WENT SHOOTING UP SHUT THE AUTO OFF. CHECKED THE LINKAGE TO THE THROTTLE COULD SEE NO PROBLEMS. WORKED THE LINKAGE TO SEE IF THERE WAS BINDING NO BINDING. DROVE HOME WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEM. YET!!.Mileage was 142000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8323WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in BETHESDA, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 740IL 1998 Electrical System Report #10325599
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2009.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK. ALL DOORS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. IF YOU PULL ON ANY OF THE DOORS DOOR HANDLE TWICE FROM THE INSIDE IT SHOULD OPEN. ALL OF THIS HAPPEN WHEN THE ALARM ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON. ALARM STOPPED WORKING AND DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK. *TR.Mileage was 200000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8321WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in ONTARIO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 740IL Latches/locks/linkages
BMW 740IL 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Report #10325599
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2009.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . THE DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK. ALL DOORS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DRIVER DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. IF YOU PULL ON ANY OF THE DOORS DOOR HANDLE TWICE FROM THE INSIDE IT SHOULD OPEN. ALL OF THIS HAPPEN WHEN THE ALARM ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON. ALARM STOPPED WORKING AND DOORS WILL NOT UNLOCK. *TR.Mileage was 200000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8321WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in ONTARIO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 740IL Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly
BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Report #10353331
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2010.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW 740IL. WHILE REFUELING HE NOTICED GAS WAS LEAKING FORM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ONCE HE STOPPED PUMPING GAS IT STOPPED LEAKING. THIS FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER HE WOULD REFUEL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. OVER TIME HE BEGAN TO HEAR A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THERE WAS A SPLIT ON ONE OF THE SEEMS FOR THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS REPAIRED. THE THUMPING FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE THUMPING FAILURE CONTINUES TO RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000. .Mileage was 178000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8326WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in MEMPHIS, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10419549
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2011.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . FUEL TANK "TIN CANS" WHEN LOWER ON FUEL. FEAR DEGRADATION OF FUEL TANK. FROM OTHER SOURCES, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BMWS. *TR.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8327WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in SAVAGE, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 740IL Power Train
BMW 740IL 1998 Power Train Report #10440098
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2008.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW 740IL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK VIOLENTLY WHEN CHANGING GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE RING GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V005000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000..Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8322WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 740IL Fuel/propulsion System
BMW 740IL 1998 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10484981
BMW 740IL 1998 car safety problem was reported on Nov 02, 2012.BMW 740IL 1998, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . I HAD REFULED AND STARTED ON THE HIGHWAY ,I HEARD A THUMPING SOUND .PULLED OVER COULD NOT FIQURE OUT WHERE THE SOUND WAS COMING FROM. WHEN I REACHED MY DESTANATION I SMELLED GAS. I LOOK UNDER THE CAR AND THE GAS TANK WAS SUNKED INWARD AND GAS WAS EVERYWHERE.I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS HAPPENING.I KNOW THIS IS RECALL SITUATION. BMW WOULD NEVER KNOWLY NOT RECALL SUCH A DANGOUS PROBLEM.THERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT ARE MINOR,BUT SUCKED IN GAS TANKS ISNT ONE OF THEM. I CANT AFFORD TO HAVE THE REPAIR. THE ONLY CAR I HAVE. IM OUT OF OPTIONS.PLEASE RECALL THE SUNK IN GAS TANK PROBLEM ON MY 1998 740IL , ITS MY FIRST BMW .I DONT WANT IT TO BE MY LAST. I LOVE THE CAR AND THINK BMW MAKES ONE OF THE FINEST AND SAFE CARS OUT THERE.SO MONEY SHOULD NOT BE A REPLACEMENT FOR SAFETY. THANKS, SORRY FOR SPELLING. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 170000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAGJ8323WD. Bmw 740il 1998 problem was reported in CHESTER, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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Bmw 740il 1998 systems
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