Gasoline Engine problems of the 1998 BMW 540

Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1998 BMW 540. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/20/1999

Drastic engine power loss 4-5000rpm. . Read more...

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/10/1998

Consumer may be drving at any given speed. When he begins to slow down or if he downshifts and turns, engine will shut down, causing loss of steering and braking control. BMW dealerships cannot find a cause.


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