15 problems have been reported for the 2009 BMW 7 Series. The following chart shows the 9 most common problems for 2009 BMW 7 Series. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 3 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Power Train | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Structure | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Equipment | |
| Electronic Stability Control |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 BMW 7 Series in 2009.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 7 Series, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 BMW 7 Series with the BMW 7 Series from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 7 Series is 15 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the BMW 7 Series is 10.
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