I have a 1997 740il bmw third owner 228,000. I start to notice in april of 2011 that when I fuel the car up that when removing the gas cap there was a hissing sound. A couple of weeks later it started leaking fuel when I look under the car I seen that the fuel tank on the driver's side was crush in and had a hole in it. I have park the car till I have the money to repair it. I have not run over anything nor has the ever been in a crash and has been keep very well.
The worst 1997 BMW 7 Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
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- Fuel system1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Windshield wiper inoperation
Bmw believes that there is no indication of a systematic or safety defect concerning the subject wiper relay.the main reason that precipitated the issuance of the service bulletin was to inform dealers of a new relay part number for the subject vehicles since this part number was not included in the part catalogs.odi has no complaints alleging wiper failure and bmw's warranty rate (0.13%) does not indicate an existing failure trend.washington-area bmw dealers surveyed by odi reported no complaints relative to the subject relay.a safety defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exits.the agency reserves that right to take further action on these maatter if warranted by the circumstanes.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 BMW 7 Series 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
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- Bmw: the high-voltage (HV) battery cells could be damaged if the vehicle is prevented from entering sleep...
- Bmw: wipers lights and front power windows are inoperative
- Bmw service campaign: the airbag warning lamp (AWL) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag...
- Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts
- Bmw vehicles: N63 turbocharger auxiliary water pump faults
- Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2EF4/279B. the service engine soon light illuminated....
- Bmw: service engine soon lamp or the check gas cap warnings are illuminated while driving
1997 BMW 7 Series fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 12‑cyl | RWD | 14 | 18 | 15 |
What 1997 BMW 7 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cup holder malfunctioning.
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Questions about the 1997 BMW 7 Series
Is the 1997 BMW 7 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 BMW 7 Series, fewer than a typical 7 Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 BMW 7 Series?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 BMW 7 Series have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1997 BMW 7 Series get?
Official estimates for the 1997 BMW 7 Series range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 12-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 18 highway.
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