1997 BMW 735Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 BMW 735, most often about the equipment. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 29, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 BMW 735 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 BMW 735 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other 735 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 735 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 735 owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE JACK ROLLS WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THE JACK,WHEN THE CAR IS UP AFTER ONE INCH FROM THE GROUND, IT WILL ROLL. THE PAD ON THE JACK AND THE RUBBER PLUG IN THE FRONT OF THE JACK WILL FALL OUT. THE INCIDENT OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT ON FLAT SERVICE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.…
Complaint 824795 · Jun 29, 1998

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