- The problem
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.
- The risk
- This condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.
- The fix
- DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Buell M2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1999 Buell M2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1998 for the rear.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical M2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1999 Buell M2 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1999 Buell M2 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Buell M2: every year compared
All M2 years1999 Buell M2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Buell M2 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone | 3 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Buell S3 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Buell X1 Lightning | 2 | 7 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Buell X1 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 1 | 6 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Buell M2
Does the 1999 Buell M2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Buell M2: rear (August 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1999 Buell M2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1999 Buell M2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buell M2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buell M2 years have the most complaints?
1997 (3), 2002 (2), 1998 (1). See every Buell M2 year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Buell M2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data