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1999 BMW 740IL in Los Osos, CA
The double glazing glass on my 1999 bmw 740il started delaminating and has steadily gotten worse, i know of many bmw owners who complain of this defect and bmwna is acting like there is not any problem. i went into my local bmw dealer and t...read more / reply »
2001 BMW 740IL in Houston, TX
In march 2007 low coolant warning caused me open hood and add coolant three times before i took car to bmw dealer ,who diagnosed cracked plastic reservoir in radiator and separate coolant tank. each time engine had overheated due to a lot ...
2000 BMW 740IL in Lutz, FL
The problem areas of missing pixels are primarily located in the driver's instrument cluster that displays odometer & trip odometer, outside temperature , and check control display, such as warnings/parking brake/coolant temperature /level...
2000 BMW 740IL in Alexandria, VA
I am writing regarding my 2000 bmw 740il. for the past few months the anti-lock brake system (abs), dynamic stability control (dsc), and brake lights illuminate at random intervals. this indicates that the dynamic stability and anti-lock ...
2000 BMW 740IL in Alexandria, VA
I am writing regarding my 2000 bmw 740il. for the past few months the anti-lock brake system (abs), dynamic stability control (dsc), and brake lights illuminate at random intervals. this indicates that the dynamic stability and anti-lock ...
1998 BMW 740IL in Salem, OR
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 shavi...
2000 BMW 740IL in Charlotte, NC
Two days after purchasing a 2000 bmw 740il with 45,000 miles on it from a friend, i left my driveway and activated the driver's side heated seat. after driving several hundred yards, i began to smell smoke. i stopped the vehicle to try to...
2000 BMW 740IL in Methuen, MA
Dt*: the contact stated the sidewall at the bead has cracked. the crack is 10" long. the crack is behind the bead on the wheel which caused the tire to lose air quickly causing the left rear tire to fail. the vehicle was parked when the t...
1999 BMW 740IL in Green Bay, WI
Several months ago the abs light came on during a hard stop. the light comes on and off at will now. abs controller has failed according to dealership. no abs brake control or traction control. dealership computer first said it was the r...
1995 BMW 740IL in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Radiator fan exploded while driving on freeway. pieces of fan flew throughout engine bay (hood dented upwards 2 inches) broken pieces of fan lodged under throttle mechanism - wedged throttle wide open. car continued to accellerate even u...
1998 BMW 740IL in Los Angeles, CA
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 t...
1998 BMW 740IL in Los Angeles, CA
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 t...
2000 BMW 740IL in Columbia, SC
I purchased a 2000, bmw 740il on april 5, 2005. the car had approximately 65,000 miles. since that time, i have had to take the car back to the dealer for coolant system failure 4 times. each time the monitoring system indicated low cool...
1998 BMW 740IL in Concord, CA
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. r...
1998 BMW 740IL in Portland, OR
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...
1998 BMW 740IL in Portland, OR
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...
1996 BMW 740IL in La Grange, IL
Vehicle is experiencing sudden acceleration. as soon as the vehicle is started, the rpm's will rev up to 3500 rpms preventing the driver from putting the vehicle in gear without a possible crash. driver would apply the brakes but the vehicl...
2000 BMW 740IL in Hicksville, NY
Car is smoking when started or idling, happened after oil and transmission fluid change. large clouds of smoke, taken to dealer 3 times, replaced many items,cost t me 1400. no change in problem. dealer does not have any idea what's wrong. a...
1997 BMW 740IL in Flower Mound, TX
Purchased a "certified" bmw 1997 740il in 11/02 with 69,000 miles. in january i noticed a "tin can" popping sound from the rear of the vehicle and a vacuum like sound when opening the gas cap to fuel. i noticed that the driver side gas tan...
2000 BMW 740IL in Chapin, SC
The rear tires were worn and the consumer could see the tire belt. please provide more information. michelin 25545r18 please provide the dot number.
2000 BMW 740IL in Chapin, SC
Michelin tire: size 2554518 a/s pilot; upon walking away from the rear of the vehicle, the consumer discovered a white substance on the rear tire. after examining closer, it was the tread belts showing through the middle of the tire. this...
2000 BMW 740IL in Fairfield, CT
Consumer received a recall notice(nhtsa 04c002000) for the car seat strap webbing. no parts available. britax e920606 marathon oct 27 2003.
1997 BMW 740IL in Smithtown, NY
The consumer had the same problem as stated in nhtsa recall# 97v140000 : vehicle description: passenger vehicles. road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and a...
1998 BMW 740IL in Bellmore, NY
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.
1997 BMW 740IL in Longview, TX
While using the factory jack to change a tire, the jack became unstable due to the small base that is provided and the car fell off of the jack. the jack was being operated on an asphalt surface. this was a near miss accident that could hav...
1997 BMW 740IL in Ann Arbor, MI
There's a major flaw design in the bmw 740i and 740il fgrom years 1995-200. i was just driving and it failed without hesitation. i spoke with a lot of other owners of this model and they had the same peoblem. to some people it happend as t...
2000 BMW 740IL in Wiscasset, ME
I had been experiencing slight vibrations in the steering wheel while on i-95. a while later, i began to sense a very slight control issue with the car as it seemed to wobble just a bit and decided it was best to pull off at the approachin...
1998 BMW 740IL in Peyton, CO
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." thi...
1995 BMW 740IL in South San Francisco, CA
The vehicle was included in recall 95v238000 for fuel hose leakage. the recall was performed in 1996 but fuel began to leak again. the consumer has replaced the hoses twice since the recall and they are leaking again
1999 BMW 740IL in Orange, CA
Fan clutch bearing seized while driving high rpm; fan blade broke, broke drive belts, hoses, water pump, shroud, radiator, and damaged hood.
1997 BMW 740IL in Loomis, CA
I have had three separate failures of plastic radiator components in my 1997 bmw 740il in the space of 5 months. at first inspection, these appear to me to be thermal fatigue failures indicating some manufacturing defect in the plastic. b...
2000 BMW 740IL in Henderson, NV
Speedometer reads 10% too high - dealer can not fix - dot standard 2.5%. * ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**768326
1995 BMW 740IL in Maspeth, NY
The engine collapsed without warning. the dealer diagnosed the problem as broke piston, which caused the engine rod and cylinder to fail.
1998 BMW 740IL in Birmingham, AL
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.
1994 BMW 740IL in Sparks, NY
The consumer test drove this vehicle and noticed rough idle, in which he felt that this was a sign of impending failure. the engine is prone to premature failure before 100k miles. the nakasil engine in bmw's are prone to unnatural cylind...
1994 BMW 740IL in Sparks, NY
The consumer is concerned about the nikasil m60b40 4.0 l (3982cc) fuel injected, dohc, v-8 engines, that are prone to premature failure before 100k miles. (which can also cause erosion due to american gasoline containing sulphur) there wa...
1997 BMW 740IL in Nashua, NH
Engine rpm will suddenly surge from 8oo to 2500 rpm with no warning. idle will vary from 800 rpm to 400 rpm and then possibly shoot up to 12-2500 rpm. after 5 attempts dealer unable to correct. consider this a major safety hazard. dt
2000 BMW 740IL in River Ridge, LA
The dealer says us specifications for the headlights canot be adjusted for safety reasons. consumer states' the headlights do not provide adequate lighting for the road ahead. consumer feels its a manufactures defect. the headlights are ...
1994 BMW 740IL in Ocean Springs, MS
This engine is a nikasil engine that has not failed yet, but will fail due to the material used. mr
2001 BMW 740IL in Lubbock, TX
5 times failure to start the car and needed 5 return visits for the same problem,2 new batteries,and continue the same problem.now my faith has been shaken with this car,i cannot rely on it,bought as new 2001 bmw 740il,5000 miles only,it is...
2001 BMW 740IL in Geneva, IL
Front crash at 35 mph, neither airbag deployed. driver suffered minor head injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
BMW 740IL in Paradise Valley, AZ
The front drivers seat was adjusted too far forward to drive, consumer could not reverse seat, it would not actuate, consumer located the fuse and replaced it.
BMW 740IL in Paradise Valley, AZ
On 2 occasions the vehicle has stalled, almost causing consumer to have an accident.
BMW 740IL in Paradise Valley, AZ
Consumer states the vehicles brakes were replaced.
BMW 740IL in Paradise Valley, AZ
Consumer states there is a red light on and a clicking noise in the dashboard air conditioner.
BMW 740IL in Paradise Valley, AZ
The key would not turn the ignition, the wiring harness was burned out causing crunching noises in the steering column, which burned out twice, consumer was informed it was a bad connector that was not available in the united states and wou...
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