Leaking fuel line in engine compartment close to exhaust. Leaking fuel is also vaporized and fumes get into vehicle and cause discomfort and nausea. Fumes could ignite harming occupants and others on the roadway. This is very common for owners of the bmw e38 and many other models. What I have found is a defective clamp/clamps on the passenger side of engine compartment on right hand drive models. Contacted bmw na for help on issue. No help.
The worst 1999 BMW 740IA problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
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- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The thickness of the main positive electrical cable (generator to starter) insulation is less than specified, making it susceptible to being abraded or cut by the clip that secures the cable to the generator.
- Risk
- The cable insulation can be worn away, exposing the wire. The wire could contact the clip or a short circuit could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will apply a thickness of insulating tape to the cable in the area of the clip, and install a revised clip.
Recall number 99V004000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with a 5hp24 automatic transmission. Premature wear of the ring gear can occur, leading to the loss of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and reverse gears.
- Risk
- If this problem occurs, the car may no longer operate in reverse, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gears.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission.
Recall number 99V005000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 BMW 740IA 2
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What 1999 BMW 740IA owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The gas pedal is at a poor postion, my wife patricia and myself get leg cramps from driving our 740 ia after a short time.
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Questions about the 1999 BMW 740IA
Is the 1999 BMW 740IA reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 BMW 740IA, 2.0 times a typical 740IA model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 BMW 740IA?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 BMW 740IA have?
2 recalls, covering electrical system and power train.
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