Table 1 shows one common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1996 BMW 740.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems |
Hood came crashing up against windshield while driving on freeeway. This could have caused a crash dealer found that the safety hold down pin on the left side hood lock was missing, dealer replaced the hood lock assembly.
Hood came smashing into windshield frame, blocking visibility of highway.