Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
1997-2002 · 4 model years
Buell M2 Problems by year
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Buell M2 across 4 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
M2 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common M2 problems
Buell M2 recalls 3
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). This does not meet the requirements of fmvss...
Latest M2 complaints
2002 Buell m2 motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to a defective pirelli scorpion tire *tgw while riding the motorcycle, all of a sudden the consumer lost steering in the front tire and almost crashed, but his arm strength prevented it from happening. When the incident occurred, the consumer grabbed the handle bars and exerted over 150 pounds of pressure, along with decreasing deceleration to 40 mph, then to a complete stop. The consumer noticed the tire was completely flat and there was no indication of...
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anything penetrating the tire. The motorcycle was transported to the dealer, where they discovered a huge puncture mark and no indication of any foreign object present. The tire would not hold air. *Jb
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This part was replaced as a recall item. The replacement part failed immediatly. The dealer was not given athorization to do this recall. They would not release my vehicle without it being done. This was '!@#$%. Then the recalled part failed immediately. I want to be contacted. No safety defect mentioned. *Ak
Rear shock that was installed on my vehicle as a recall item has failed. *Ak
Rear brake is so ineffective it can not lock up tire above 25 mph, manufacture contacted and stated that this is how they intended the design to be "high effort". They have no fix and do not intend to pursue one. Although rear brake is only a small percentage of the stopping power in a straight line stop, it is much more important in a turn such as an emergency maneuver. I hope that the requirement for a rear brake on a motorcycle includes that it functions to a minimal level, able to stop or lock-up the rear tire at speeds above 25 mph. *Scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****746249
Dealer notified owner no parts available for the front isolator motor mount. *Ak
Questions about the Buell M2
Which Buell M2 years have the most problems?
Which Buell M2 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Buell M2 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (2), brakes (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell M2 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Buell M2 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data