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BMW 740IA problems by year

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the BMW 740IA since 1994, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1999 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by acceleration and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
4
Worst year
1999
Model years
1994-1999

BMW 740IA years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 740IA stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 740IA years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 740IA complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199419981999

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 740IA problems

All model years combined.

  • Transmission
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

BMW 740IA problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-2Acceleration20
1998-1Transmission10
1994-1Engine10

Recalls 4

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Questions about the BMW 740IA

What years of the BMW 740IA should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 740IA has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 740IA?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 740IA?

Transmission, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by steering (1) and fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the BMW 740IA have?

4 recalls between 1994 and 1999. The 1999 model year has the most, with 2.

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