Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1998 BMW 740. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Failure problems | |
| Differential Unit problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Power Train problems |
I bought this vehicle in 2002 at 96k miles it has been nothing but problems, since buying vehicle, I have had water pump failure twice, replaced radiator twice , hoses & rings. . Two battery's front bumper, catalytic convertor l. Bay, changed. . Brakes & rotors changed Nov. 11. . . . . . Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 25 mph, a loud noise was heard coming from underneath the rear differential on the driver and passenger side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there were metal shavings in the oil level of the differential. Read details...
Transmission problems - 1998 740il. I bought a cpo BMW 740il with 35,000 miles. Now I have 65,600 miles on the car and I too am having issues with the transmission. While the car was under cpo warranty, I had taken the car to the dealership when I was getting a check trans message, which I have Read details...