general problems of the 1997 BMW 740

Two problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1997 BMW 740. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2016

I went to the BMW dealer and they say that they have nothing in the computer I think that my safety is first. Thank you.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2016

The contact owns a 1997 BMW 740il. While driving over a bump in the road or pothole, the vehicle shook abnormally. Additionally, the tie rod failed without warning. There was also an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bottom springs were fractured. The dealer also advised the contact not to drive the vehicle because it was unsafe. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.


Other Suspension related problems of the 1997 BMW 740



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