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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1998 BMW R1200C Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
63,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 BMW R1200C, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003323%
2002240%
199817%

Other parts of the 1998 BMW R1200C

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW R1200C

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology