1998 Bmw 740il problems
The BMW E38 is the third generation of the BMW 7 Series luxury cars and was produced from 1994 until 2001. The E38 replaced the E32 7 Series and was produced with petrol and turbo-diesel straight-six and V8 engines, along with a petrol V12 flagship model. Three wheelbase lengths were available — short (i), long (iL) and Limousine (L7).
The E38 was the first car available with curtain airbags. It was also the first European car to offer satellite navigation and the first BMW to offer an in-built television. The E38 was the first 7 Series to be available with a diesel engine and the last to be available with a manual transmission.
In 2001, the E38 was replaced by the E65 7 Series.
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Common 1998 Bmw 740il problems
Based on the information gathered from various sources about the BMW 740iL 1998, here is a list of common problems reported by owners:
- Oil Leaks: Some owners have experienced small oil leaks in the engine, which may require repairs to prevent further damage and maintain optimal engine performance.
- Interior Trim Wear: The interior trim of the BMW 740iL, particularly in older models, is prone to wear and tear, with issues like broken cup holders, malfunctioning glove boxes, and other minor interior components failing over time .
- Electrical Component Failures: Problems with electrical components, such as sensors and digital displays, have been reported by owners, impacting functions like emissions control and instrument panel visibility.
- Window Regulator Issues: Window regulators in the BMW 740iL are known to have durability issues, requiring replacement every few years to ensure proper window operation.
- Maintenance Costs: While the BMW 740iL is praised for its performance and luxury, owners have highlighted the high maintenance costs associated with this model, especially as it ages and requires more frequent repairs.
These common problems with the BMW 740iL 1998 highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt repairs to address issues before they escalate and affect the overall performance and reliability of the vehicle.
What is the value of a 1998 BMW 740iL?
Used 1998 BMW 7 Series Pricing
| Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |
|---|---|---|
| 740i Sedan 4D | $62,070 | $3,142 |
| 740iL Sedan 4D | $66,070 | $3,679 |
| 750iL Sedan 4D | $92,670 | $3,537 |
What is the mpg of a 740iL 1998 BMW?
17 mpg city/24 mpg highway
EPA rating: 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway.
What is the difference between 740i and 740iL?
The difference is the 740iL is 5.5 inches longer than the 740i. All 5.5 inches go to rear passenger leg room. It is a heated debate but is would seem to me that people think the extra long side profile of the iL is sexier than the squished looking i. At least this is my opinion after owning two 740iLs.
What engine does a 740iL have?
Petrol engines
| Model | Years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| 740i, 740iL | 1996–1998 | 4.4 L M62B44 V8 |
| 1998–2001 | 4.4 L M62TÜB44 V8 | |
| 750i, 750iL | 1995–1998 | 5.4 L M73B54 V12 |
| 1998–2001 | 5.4 L M73TÜB54 V12 |
Are BMW 740i reliable?
The BMW 740i (E38) is a luxury sedan car model that was produced by BMW from 1994 to 2001. It is a part of the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series. The E38 model is widely regarded as one of the most reliable and well-built versions of the 7 Series.
What is the value of a 1998 BMW 740iL?
Used 1998 BMW 7 Series Pricing
| Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (nat'l average) | |
|---|---|---|
| 740i Sedan 4D | $62,070 | $3,142 |
| 740iL Sedan 4D | $66,070 | $3,679 |
| 750iL Sedan 4D | $92,670 | $3,537 |
What is the fuel consumption of BMW 740iL?
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| 2001 BMW 740il | |
|---|---|
| Personalize Find a car | 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Automatic 5-spd Compare |
| Fuel Economy | |
| EPA MPG | Premium Gasoline 18 combined city/highway MPG 15 city 22 highway 5.6 gals/100 miles |
| Unofficial MPG Estimates Shared by Vehicle Owners | View Estimates How can I share my MPG? |
What is the mpg of a 740iL 1998 BMW?
17 mpg city/24 mpg highway
EPA rating: 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway.
1998 Bmw 740il car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Bmw 740il problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Service brakes problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Bmw 740il vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Bmw 740il
The NHTSA has received 37 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Bmw 740il. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Bmw 740il vehicles.
2015-04-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-24
- VIN: WBAGJ8328WD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT BLANK OFF ON PASSAGE SIDE. *TR
2015-04-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-24
- VIN: WBAGJ8328WD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: THE ALARM SYSTEM RUNS DOWN THE BATTERY AND THE HEAD LIGHTS BLANKS CONSTANTLY WHILE CAR IS RUNNING ALSO BACK TAILLIGHT GOES OFF ON ON ON PASSAGE SIDE . *TR
2015-02-25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-17
- VIN: WBAGJ8329WD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING MY BMW 740IL ON 2-17-2015 WHEN AFTER GETTING ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING, THERE WAS A LOUD BOOM NOISE AND BLACK PIECES SHOT OUT ONTO THE ROAD IN FRONT OF ME. I IMMEDIATELY GOT OFF THE FIRST EXIT ONLY TO FIND THAT 1.) THE CAR WOULDN'T STOP AFTER I APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND 2.) THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN WHEN MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WENT THROUGH TWO INTERSECTIONS, UNABLE TO STOP, BEFORE TURNING INTO A BIG DRIVEWAY WHERE I SET THE SHIFTER INTO REVERSE, WHICH SLOWED THE CAR DOWN, AND THEN I PUT IT INTO PARK. STEAM WAS SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WHEN I CHECKED UNDERNEATH IT, I SAW THE BLADES OF THE FAN BEHIND THE RADIATOR HAD ALL BEEN STRIPPED OFF THE ROTOR WITH PIECES VIOLENTLY SCATTERED AROUND THE ENGINE AREA. ALSO, THE HOSE TO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR BECAME DETACHED AND THE HOOD RECEIVED TWO DENTS FROM THE INSIDE WHEN THE FAN EXPLODED. THE CAR HAS SINCE BEEN TOWED, AND REPAIRS HAVE NOT YET BEEN STARTED. THE WHOLE SITUATION WAS UNBELIEVABLE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN TIP-TOP SHAPE AND THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS SIGNS THAT ANYTHING WAS INHERENTLY WRONG. LUCKILY NOTHING HAPPENED BUT PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR WORSE BY WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT DAY. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME SHOULD YOU WISH TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO REPAIRS. I ALSO TOOK SEVERAL PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE. *JS
2012-11-16
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-02
- VIN: WBAGJ8323WD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
2011-12-15
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-15
- VIN: WBAGJ8322WD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
2011-08-15
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-08-12
- VIN: WBAGJ8327WD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL TANK "TIN CANS" WHEN LOWER ON FUEL. FEAR DEGRADATION OF FUEL TANK. FROM OTHER SOURCES, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH BMWS. *TR
2010-09-01
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-01
- VIN: WBAGJ8326WD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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.
2010-04-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-10
- VIN: WBAGJ8321WD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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
2010-03-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-17
- VIN: WBAGJ8323WD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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!!
2010-02-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-01
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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
2009-07-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-09
- VIN: WBAGJ8328WD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: I HAVE A 98 BMW 740IL THAT SUCKS ITSELF AND IT HAS LEAD TO THE GAS TO DENT AND CRACK AND LEAK GAS. *TR
2009-02-05
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-27
- VIN: WBAGJ8326WD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
2008-11-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-11-19
- VIN: WBAGJ8323WD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
2008-02-29
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-09
- VIN: WBAGJ8325WD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
2006-11-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-23
- VIN: WBAGJ832XWD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
2005-06-07
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-09
- VIN: WBAGJ832XWD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
2005-05-08
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-28
- VIN: WBAGJ8320WD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
2005-04-05
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-04-04
- VIN: WBAGJ8325WD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2004-02-18
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-09
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
2003-10-22
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-22
- VIN: WBAGJ8328WD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2003-02-25
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-06
- VIN: WBAGJ8320WD
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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
2002-05-20
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-30
- VIN: WBAGJ8323WD
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2002-04-28
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-26
- VIN: WBAGJ8326WD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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
2002-02-05
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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
2000-11-29
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: WBAGJ832XWD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
1998 Bmw 740il recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1998 Bmw 740il.
2010-05-27
- Manufacturer: FCP GROTON, LLC
- Components: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
- Summary: FCP GROTON IS RECALLING CERTAIN STEERING CENTER DRAG LINKS, P/N 32 21 1 096 057, SOLD FROM DECEMBER 1, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 9, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2001 BMW 740I, 740IL, AND 750IL PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SHAFT OF THE STEERING CENTER TIE ROD MAY SHEAR OFF.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT, WITHOUT WARNING, IN IMMEDIATE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- Remedy: FCP GROTON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE TIE ROD WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JUNE 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FCP GROTON TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-634-0063.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 1998 Bmw 740il problems:
1998 bmw 740il problems | BimmerFest BMW Forum
https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/1998-bmw-740il-problems.798536/
Sep 23, 2014 ... The smoking on start up could be related if you have an internal coolant leak or it might be the signs if a failing Crankcase Vent Valve (CCV).
1998 BMW 740IL...should I?
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Sep 6, 2009 ... although very common problem, ive heard of h20 pumps go 150k. why replace it if its not noisey or leakin. ive had 13 740's and the radiator ...
1998 BMW 740iL Problems and Complaints - 5 Issues
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YACT: Does a 1998 BMW 740il with 140k miles = maintenance ...
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That engine will run until at least 300,000 miles if properly maintained before requiring a rebuild. Probably more than that. The problem you're ...
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