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2004 Bmw R1200 CL problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

12,964 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 12 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior18.3%
Electrical and battery issues18.3%
Fuel system concerns18.3%

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
Engine
1
Structure:Body
1
Structure:Frame And Members
1
Unknown Or Other
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings2
Engine1
Structure:Body1
Structure:Frame And Members1
Unknown Or Other1

Fuel System, Gasoline: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 2; Engine: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
8
25,000 to 49,999
2
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0008
25,000 to 49,9992
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 2 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.

2005
2
2007
1
2009
1
2010
1
2011
1
2012
1
2013
2
2016
1
2018
1
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20052
20071
20091
20101
20111
20121
20132
20161
20181
20231

2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2016: 1; 2018: 1; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10321772 · 2010-03-24 (March 24, 2010)

THE QUICK CONNECT FUEL LINE COUPLING ON MY 2004 BMW R1200CLC MOTORCYCLE BROKE SPILLING GASOLINE ON THE EXHUAST, CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND REAR DISC BRAKE WHILE RIDING ON THE EXPRESSWAY IN GOOD WEATHER. THE BIKE STOPPED RUNNING, LEAVING ME TO NEGOTIATE A 825 LB. MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH NO POWER AND A GASOLINE SOAKED REAR DISC BRAKE. 40 YEARS OF CYCLING EXPERIENCE SAVED ME FROM WHAT WAS A DIRE AND LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. THERE WAS A FACTORY RECALL TO REPLACE THE O-RINGS ON THIS COUPLING, WHICH I DID. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALER…

Owner-reported narrative. 13,859 miles reported. Look up ODI 10321772 at NHTSA ↗