1998 BMW MC R Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 9, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other MC R Series years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW MC R Series. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 BMW MC R Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 BMW MC R Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW MC R Series.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The sun visors on the vehicle came with very distracting white/yellow/black stickers on them that seem to be impossible to remove. I have tried to order visors without the stickers but have been told it is not possible to do so in the u.s. The visors contain warnings about airbags which i have read…

Structure · received Dec 9, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 701247

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW MC R Series?

Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW MC R Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 BMW MC R Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MC R Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.