Free Preview
#BS-1988-BMW735-7A191988 Bmw 735i
Based on reports from 15 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 15 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Preview: What's in your full report
Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $1.20
Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported seats issues — failures commonly reported around 165K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
Best Case
Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Seats (3 reports).
Also in your report
Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
Buyer Lot Checklist
Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers
Negotiation Talking Points
Data-backed dollar deductions
Buy / Skip Verdict
Final recommendation with conditions
Where the complaints fall
1988 Bmw 735i: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735i, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 165,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 165K-mile mark.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System Issues
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735i, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights Issues
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735i, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:tail lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1988 Bmw 735i, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1988 Bmw 735i. Recent trend: decreasing.
Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own
Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (1 recall)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DAMAGE TO, OR FAILURE OF, A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT COULD OCCUR.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Bmw 735i Model Years
View all Bmw 735i years →1988 Bmw 735i: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most common problem with the 1988 Bmw 735i?
Is the 1988 Bmw 735i reliable?
How much does it cost to fix 1988 Bmw 735i problems?
Does the 1988 Bmw 735i have any recalls?
What mileage do Bmw 735i problems start?
What’s in the full report?
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
How is this different from Carfax?
What if the report isn’t useful?
Get the Full 1988 Bmw 735i Report
10 sections of AI analysis based on 15 owner reports. Know before you buy.