Bmw 740il 1999

Model 740il made in 1999 by Bmw got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning steering . The car has one 4.4 engine.

740il year 1999

Model
Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1999

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
4.4	8	Lockup/automatic, 5 gears	R	17/23/19	18.9/30/22.6755	Regular	907	LARGE CARS

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
10E021000	FCP GROTON, LLC	E (Equipment)	150	05/28/2010	MFR	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	05/27/2010	05/27/2010
Defect Summary	Fcp groton is recalling certain steering center drag links, p/n 32 21 1 096 057, sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 as replacement equipment for model year 1995 through 2001 bmw 740i, 740il, and 750il passenger vehicles. the shaft of the steering center tie rod may shear off.
Consequence Summary	This condition would result, without warning, in immediate and complete loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Fcp groton will notify owners and the tie rod will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about june 1, 2010. owners may contact fcp groton toll-free at 1-877-634-0063.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket fcp groton steering center drag links bearing p/n 32 21 1 096 057 sold from december 1, 2009 through april 9, 2010 and has no relation to any original equipment installed on any vehicles manufactured by bmw.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
04/27/2004	37000	1
	Battery exploded without warning. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
01/12/1999		3
	The vehicle would not start and it stalled while driving prior to recall. the dealer states the problem was fixed, but the problem reoccurred. *yh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06/08/2003	59094	1	02/24/2002
	Fan clutch bearing seized while driving high rpm; fan blade broke, broke drive belts, hoses, water pump, shroud, radiator, and damaged hood. *nlm
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/01/2008	139245	1
	Premature wear of the ring gear lead to my reverse not working in my transmission. i had my transmission replaced at aamco transmissions. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/16/2005	120000	1
	Several months ago the abs light came on during a hard stop. the light comes on and off at will now. abs controller has failed according to dealership. no abs brake control or traction control. dealership computer first said it was the right front wheel sensor. replaced that and the same light was on again. brought it back and then they say it is the abs controller. they want $850.00 for the controller. this is a safety issue and should be under warranty. *jb
VISIBILITY
07/20/2004	85002	4	12/17/2003
	The double glazing glass on my 1999 bmw 740il started delaminating and has steadily gotten worse, i know of many bmw owners who complain of this defect and bmwna is acting like there is not any problem. i went into my local bmw dealer and they say every car that they see with double glazing is delaminating! i think this is a serious defect that can impair a drivers view while driving as well. *tr

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	SANTA ANA	92705	CREVIER BMW	714-835-1221
WI	APPLETON	54913	BERGSTROM	1-800-365-2035