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Vehicle safety record
1997 Buell Thunderbolt Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1996 has 1 and the 1998 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Thunderbolt year, for its age
#338 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Buell Thunderbolt problems
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No recalls for the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt
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Buell Thunderbolt: every year compared
All Thunderbolt years1997 Buell Thunderbolt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Buell Thunderbolt | 1 | 0 | C | |
| 1997 Buell S1 Lightning | 7 | 8 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone | 4 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Buell M2 | 3 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt | 2 | 7 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Buell Cyclone | 2 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1997 Buell S3 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Buell S3T | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Buell Buell | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1997 Buell Thunderbolt
Does the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 30, 1999 and the latest on September 30, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buell Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt years have the most complaints?
1995 (2), 1996 (1), 1997 (1). See every Buell Thunderbolt year compared.
What should I do if my 1997 Buell Thunderbolt 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