| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007115443 | BMW | 540IA | 2000 | After approximately 75,000 miles on my bmw 540i, the transmission will not go into reverse. the dealer says it has internal slippage/damage and will |
| 005102091 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 bmw 540ia with failure mileage of 100,000 miles. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph he began having |
| 006055736 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | I have a 1997 540 bmw with 180,000 mi. investigating the cause of a flat driver side right front tire i discovered the front spring strut plate was |
| 005052918 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | I had troubles with my abs module unit that is attached to my bmw 1999 540ia. i have become aware that this is a common problem that disables the abs |
| 005049167 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | 1. brought my car to firestone automotive repair in los angeles california and had the thermostat replaced - work completed by firestone - 2-5 days |
| 005045825 | BMW | 540IA | 2000 | Failure: engine cooling fan clutch seized and the fan turned at water pump rpm. the fan flew apart, flinging all blades off the fan hub. this |
| 005039195 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | I have a 2001 bmw 540ia [xxx] and all the external lights are gradually failing. in all cases the lights bulbs are ok. first the passenger side rear |
| 005028341 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | RADIATOR CRACKED AT TOP HOSE INLET CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT |
| 005006138 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | Radiator cracked, disabling car on highway. also caused xenon lamp failure. replaced by dealer under warranty. this is a well known defect on bmw e |
| 005001312 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | 1) check coolant level warning light came on twice in 1 week. kuni bmw conducted my factory inspection ii service only 2 months before this occured |
| 004314615 | BMW | 540IA | 1998 | The inside door handles of my car (1998 bmw model 540ia) are constructed of low grade / fragile plastic material which breaks during normal usage. |
| 004312182 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | Radiator failed on my 1999 bmw 540 at 54,700 miles. i believe this to be a safety problem that bmw needs to address. this safety problem: - |
| 004312030 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | WATER PUMP FAILURE. COOLANT LEAKING FROM SHAFT. RADIATOR FAILURE, DRIVERS SIDE TOP RADIATOR NIPPLE INLET CRACKED. *AK |
| 004312029 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | WATER PUMP FAILURE. COOLANT LEAKING FROM SHAFT. RADIATOR FAILURE, DRIVERS SIDE TOP RADIATOR NIPPLE INLET CRACKED. *AK |
| 004310076 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | 2001 bmw 540i automatic transmission; approximately 57,000 miles; radiator cracked spontaneously under normal driving conditions; significant steam |
| 004309960 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | CRACK IN RADIATOR - NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK |
| 004297800 | BMW | 540IA | 2000 | RADIATOR FAILURE IN 2000 BMW 540I AT 57,000 MILES.*AK |
| 004296887 | BMW | 540IA | 1998 | Various problems involving 1998 bmw 540ia which was brought used. *mr bmw had been importing vehicles for sale, fitted with a radiator that had |
| 004270014 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | Headlamp internal adjusting rods (brittle plastic material) fail prematurely causing headlamp bean to deflect and lamp beams to shudder or wiggle. |
| 003265607 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | A FAULTY RADIATOR DESIGN (PLASTIC NECK?) CAUSED MY 97 BMW 540IA TO BREAK DOWN ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR. *NM |
| 003242195 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator/overflow tank on my 1997 bmws 540ia cracked and needed replacement at 85,000 miles. the radiators in bmws are known as a weakness and |
| 003241903 | BMW | 540IA | 2000 | At 71888 miles the radiator of my bmw 540i broke because of a crack in the plastic housing around the outlet.i had read about this problem on the |
| 003235927 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | The radiator hose connection at the top of the radiator failed completely. it is made of plastic, and split under cool weather conditions. this |
| 003233008 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator defect -- plastic neck of radiator connecting to upper hose broke at point of connection while at moderate speed, spraying coolant onto |
| 003233007 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator defect -- plastic neck of radiator connecting to upper hose broke at point of connection while at moderate speed, spraying coolant onto |
| 003227308 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | 1997 bmw 540ia radiator failure. upper hose connection cracked off unexpectedly, causing catastrophic dump of engine coolant. vehicle was |
| 003198778 | BMW | 540IA | 1998 | RADIATOR FAILURE. *JB |
| 998196768 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 bmw 540i. car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife |
| 998196767 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 bmw 540i. car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife |
| 998196766 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 bmw 540i. car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife |
| 001194370 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | While driving on the highway, steam started coming from the engine, obstructing consumers vision. consumer pulled over and check under the hood, and |
| 001103278 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Upper radiator neck broke off from radiator during normal driving. radiator was replaced by dealer with identical component. i expect the radiator |
| 003215744 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM *SCC *JB |
| 003215262 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE WEIGHT SYSTEM. *NLM *SCC *JB |
| 003214101 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | At the precise moment i fully depressed the accelerator to pass a slow-moving vehicle, causing the automatic transmission to down shift, the radiator |
| 003198913 | BMW | 540IA | 2000 | COMMON RADIATOR FAILURES. ALL AT USUALLY BELOW 50K MILES. |
| 998197233 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 bmw 540i. car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife |
| 998197232 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 bmw 540i. car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife |
| 998197231 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Radiator and cooling system failed on my 1997 bmw 540i. car quickly overheated severely and shut down on interstate 5 in stockton, ca with my wife |
| 001194835 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | While driving on the highway, steam started coming from the engine, obstructing consumers vision. consumer pulled over and check under the hood, and |
| 001144682 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | Seat belts on passenger's and driver's sides are able to cut into consumer's neck. contacted dealer, and dealer was suppose to fix problem on day |
| 001144675 | BMW | 540IA | 2001 | Seat belts on passenger's and driver's sides are able to cut into consumer's neck. contacted dealer, and dealer was suppose to fix problem on day |
| 001103285 | BMW | 540IA | 1997 | Upper radiator neck broke off from radiator during normal driving. radiator was replaced by dealer with identical component. i expect the radiator |
| 002101872 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | NO SUMMARY. DT |
| 002101865 | BMW | 540IA | 1999 | NO SUMMARY. DT |
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