Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.
1997-1999 · 3 model years
Buell S3 Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Buell S3 across 3 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
S3 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 S3 problems
Buell S3 recalls 2
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 S3 complaints
The cycle has cracked shock absorbers on the rear suspensions that are on recall. The consumer called the manufacturer, who claimed the recall did not affect the consumer's cycle. A dealer informed the consumer that the shock absorber on the cycle were in fact the recalled equipment. Recall no. #98V199000,buell/swing arm. *Nm
There are two bolts that hold the front of the engine to the frame. The engine is a critical structural member of the frame. One of the bolts was loose, the other was broken. Had the other broke I would probably have crashed.*Ak
Recall 98 v 199 000/swing arm : also other manufacturer's recall notice received on a fuel tank, kick stand switch, and a brake line. None of recalls have been honored since above incident date. Dealer: son harley davidson, denver,co; phone# 303/287-7566, still unable to honor recall. Asking nhtsa help in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak
LATCH MECHANISM FOR SADDLEBAGS BROKE. YH
Headlights go out/come back intermittently. Dealer replaced the connector that had melted. *Ak
Questions about the Buell S3
Which Buell S3 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Buell S3 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (2), body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell S3 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Buell S3 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