Total Complaints
7 filings
BMW 735 · model year
1991 BMW 735
7 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991BMW735 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1991 735 is visibility:windshield with 2 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (2) and steering:hydraulic power assist system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 34 investigation files overlapping the 1991 735. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
19990623VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER'S FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN WINDOW WHILE THROWING OUT A TOOTH PICK. WINDOW STARTED ROLLING UP WITHOUT HAND ON THE SWITCH, CAUSING INJURY TO HER INDEX FINGER. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL CONDITION WHEN IT RAINED. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE ADDTIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK
19980331SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOVES BACKWARDS AND SEAT BACK RECLINES BACKWARDS. CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
19970325VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATION.
19960305POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
19960305STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
19960305POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE, UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO ANY GEARS, PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON HWY, ALSO DRIVER EXPERIENCED LOSS OF STEERING . *AK
19951127VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
IN COLD WEATHER TURN ON THE HEATER AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED PASSENGER SIDE TO THE DRIVER SIDE . TT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 BMW 735 have?▼
The 1991 BMW 735 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 BMW 735?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 BMW 735 is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
Is the 1991 BMW 735 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.