Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 1998 BMW 740.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems |
The consumer experienced problems with the steering. The steering locked up and the check engine light came on a few minutes later. The consumer went into another lane of traffic, but was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The steering wheel started going into a complete circle. The consumer has not contacted the dealer. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. They checked the power steering system and didn't find a problem. They hooked the vehicle to diagnostic machine and it didn't show any codes. This happened on August 25, 2005. About two weeks before they replaced a pressure hose on the power steering.