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#BS-1988-BMW735-67751988 Bmw 735
Based on reports from 9 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 9 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported air bags:frontal issues — failures commonly reported around 202K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Air Bags:frontal (2 reports).
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1988 Bmw 735: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Air Bags:frontal Issues
Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 202,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 202K-mile mark.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal Issues
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages Issues
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to vehicle speed control:linkages-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
SEATS
THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEATBACKS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FULLY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT BASE RECLINING ARMS (ATTACHING BRACKETS).
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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