2003 BMW R1200C Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 31%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 BMW R1200C, 31% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The Bmw cruiser family of motorcycles exhibits a large proportion of units that have a pull to the right issue, in varying degrees. This is extremly dangerous on a two wheeled vehicle. A review of web sites that support these vehicles all report the same issue occuring. To date, Bmw has not done anything about the issue. I am contacting you as Bmw has discontinued the model this year and I feel that no fix will be forthcoming. Owners have done various quick fixes, but none have been certified by Bmw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093620, filed 2004-10, 100 miles“2003 Bmw r1z00 ck motorcycle tracks to the right because the motorcycle is balanced heavy on the right. The vehicle was imbalanced and heavy on the right side. The dealer stated that they would not do anything about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10033810, filed 2003-08“While driving motorcycle's stability is hard to maintain, it always pulls to the right, dealer has inspected motorcycle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Bmw, model r1200clc , 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10030164, filed 2003-07Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 31% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW R1200C
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW R1200C
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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