Latches/locks/linkage Problems of BMW 740

BMW 740 owners have reported 2 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of BMW 740

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
2

Hood Latch problem #1

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 Latch problem #2

Hood came smashing into windshield frame, blocking visibility of highway.



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