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1996 BMW 750IL problems

The most common problem on the 1996 BMW 750IL is suspension. It has fewer complaints than a typical 750IL model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Service bulletins
8
Worst area
Suspension

The worst 1996 BMW 750IL problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Suspension
    1

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  • Suspension
    1

Recalls 2

Suspension: front: springs: coil springsReported August 22, 1997 · 29,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Road grit and gravel associated with winter road conditions can penetrate the rubber of the lower front spring mounts and accumulate in the mounts causing notches or pits to develop. These notches can develop cracks resulting in breakage of a bottom coil of the spring.
Risk
The vehicle's ride height could be affected causing noise while the vehicle is driven. The vehicle's dynamic stability can be affected reducing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front springs and lower spring mounts.

Recall number 97V140000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported December 11, 1995 · 18,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Fuel seepage can occur between a hose and the metal fuel line on either end of the hose resulting in fuel odor.
Risk
Fuel leakage could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the two fuel hoses, four metal fuel lines and associated clamps.

Recall number 95V238000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW 750IL 8

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1996 BMW 750IL owners say

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Filed Jan 29, 1997 · Suspension · PR

Front end suspension experiences noise on bumpy road surfaces, ten attempts to fix noise problem, however still continues to exhibit noise. Mjs

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Questions about the 1996 BMW 750IL

Is the 1996 BMW 750IL reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1996 BMW 750IL, fewer than a typical 750IL model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW 750IL?

Suspension, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 750IL have?

2 recalls, covering suspension and fuel system, gasoline.

Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 750IL suspension?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V140000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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