2006 Bmw 760I problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
82,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 8 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 37.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages: 1; Power Train: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
2014: 5; 2015: 1; 2016: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10567466 · 2014-03-05 (March 5, 2014)
VEHICLE WOULD SHIFT TO NEUTRAL ON ITS ON THEN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT WAS ALSO ROUGH IDLING, LOSS OF POWER, AND EXTENDED IGNITION START. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70,110 miles reported. Look up ODI 10567466 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10583065 · 2014-04-16 (April 16, 2014)
HAD VEHICLE DIAGNOSED FOR STALLING, ROUGH IDLING, LOSS OF POWER, AND SHUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC. FIRST BMW REPAIR FACILITY, "LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP OUTPUT, AND HIGH PRESSURE PUMPS VERIFIED VEHICLE HAS EXTENDED CRANK. READ OUT FAULT MEMORY AND FOUND NO RELATIVE FAULTS STORED. PROCEEDED TO PERFORMED LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CHECK. FOUND OUTPUT PRESSURE LOW AND AFTER VEHICLE SHUT OFF SYSTEM LEAKING BACK. PROCEEDED TO REPLACE INTAKE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER." PROBLEM WAS STILL PRESENT 3 DAYS LATER. SUBMITTED VEHICLE INTO ANOTHER REPAIR FACILITY WHERE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,149 miles reported. Look up ODI 10583065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10811856 · 2015-12-23 (December 23, 2015)
HARD TO START, CRANKS FOR A WHILE TILL IT BUILDS UP PRESSURE THEN STARTS. IDLES ROUGH AND SOMETIMES DIES WHEN SITTING AT STOP LIGHT, AND SPUTTERING POWER AT TIME WHEN TAKING OFF, ALSO WHEN IT STALLS WHILE DRIVING IT IS A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER FOR STEERING AND OTHER CONTROLS, VERY DANGEROUS WHEN IT HAPPENS. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. CAR HAS 2 FUEL PUMPS. VERY VERY COSTLY REPAIR AT THE DEALER. DEALER SHOULD REPLACE AT THEIR COST.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10811856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10899025 · 2016-08-26 (August 26, 2016)
DRAINAGE HOLES CLOG AND LEAKS IN TRUNK WHERE AIR COMPRESSOR FOR SUSPENSION AND OTHER IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER DAMAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10899025 at NHTSA ↗