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1997 BMW 840ciProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 BMW 840ci, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 14, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 BMW 840ci has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 BMW 840ci 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.
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
1997 vs. every other 840ci 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 840ci median. How we score
'94'95'96'97
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 840ci owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1. HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS FALL OFF AND THE POP-UP HEADLIGHTS TILT DOWN. 2. VISIBILITY BECOMES POOR AT NIGHT - A SAFETY PROBLEM. 3. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER - PARTS ON BACKORDER SINCE AT LEAST NOVEMBER 4, 2005. NO REPAIR IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT PARTS. DEALER SAYS 139 PART KITS ARE ON BACKORDER AS OF…
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