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1998 BMW 750ILAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 BMW 750ILA, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage90kVisibility, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 1, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 BMW 750ILA 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
Visibility10

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

1 recall

1998 BMW 750ILA recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Driveline: differential unit

Recall 98V-142 · Jun 22, 1998 · 1,100 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WILL CAUSE A NOISE FROM THE DIFFERENTIAL AND, ULTIMATELY, FAILURE OF THE SHAFT AND LOSS OF DRIVE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other 750ILA 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 750ILA median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'98
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 750ILA owners report

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

MY 1998 BMW 750IAL SIDE WINDOWS (ALL FOUR) ARE DEVELOPING CLOUDINESS WHERE THEY ARE DELAMINATING. PORTIONS MAKE VISIBILITY EXTREMELY IMPAIRED. *NM
Complaint 10183931 · Mar 1, 2007 · 90,000 miles

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