Visibility Problems of BMW 740

BMW 740 owners have reported 9 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's side/rear glass (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Visibility related problems of BMW 740


Recently reported Visibility problems of BMW 740

The Power Window problem

Driver's window regulator failed/broke with window in down position. This is the second time that particular regulator has failed. Last year, the right rear window regulator failed - I was able to raise that window manually.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The double glazing glass on my 1999 BMW 740il started delaminating and has steadily gotten worse, I know of many BMW owners who complain of this defect and Bmwna is acting like there is not any problem.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 1998 BMW 740i. The contact stated that the innerline of the four doors had become discolored and was obscuring her vision. The vehicle was taken into the dealer and they informed the contact that the discoloration was caused by the material they used to help against the window   Read details...

The Windshield problem

While the vehicle was parked the windshield started cracking on the driver's and passenger's sides, and the windshields are still cracking.   Read details...

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 740i. The contact stated that when resting his left knee on the driver¿s side door, he would inadvertently depress the side view mirror buttons. In addition, the driver¿s seat would move back and forth independently.   Read details...




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