NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 BMW 740 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 BMW 740 Owner Comments

problem #1

Dec 042002

740

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine RPM will suddenly surge from 8oo to 2500 RPM with no warning. Idle will vary from 800 RPM to 400 RPM and then possibly shoot up to 12-2500 RPM. After 5 attempts dealer unable to correct. Consider this a major safety hazard.

- Nashua, NH, USA

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