I recently filed a complaint with the federal safety agency regarding this issue with my transmission and since then I have had the opportunity to do some research. I am requesting that the federal safety agency do some further investigation of their own regarding bmw's failure to resolve the issues with their transmission. Please review the following links to see the list of transmission problems. Http://www.noreverse.org/complaints_copy(1).html http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/bmw_trans.html - (over 643 complaints) this is clearly a problem that needs to be addressed either legally or through some sort of negotiation with bmw.
The worst 2001 BMW 7 Series problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 BMW 7 Series 29
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.
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer...
- 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: after a few miles or several thousand miles, check control message, hybrid malfunction, may appear...
- 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
2001 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 | 12 | 18 | 14 |
What 2001 BMW 7 Series owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I need to have a new engine put in for my 2001 740i bmw due to a cracked radiator which LED to the damage of the engine beyond repair. The car has 68,000 miles on it. I was fortunate that I was not injured and I did not cause an accident on the highway. I contacted the company explaining my situation. Bmw refused to acknowlege that there are some major defects with the radiator and refused to help pay for the cost of the new engine. I have done some research on the web and have found that many bmw owners especially bmw 7 series model have gone through the same problem. There's also a petition concerning major defects with all bmw 7 series' radiator. The defects have caused the cosumers costly repairs not to mention dangerous driving conditions which could lead to serious injuries or even deaths. Thank you for your consideration! Regards, chi truong
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Questions about the 2001 BMW 7 Series
Is the 2001 BMW 7 Series reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 BMW 7 Series, fewer than a typical 7 Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW 7 Series?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 7 Series have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2001 BMW 7 Series get?
Official estimates for the 2001 BMW 7 Series range from 14 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 12-cyl, RWD) gets 12 city and 18 highway.
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