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Buell Thunderbolt Engine problems by year

2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buell Thunderbolt's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
19971000
19951000

Latest Thunderbolt engine complaints

1997 Buell ThunderboltEngine & cooling

Rear isolator mounts broke on both sides sending the motorcycle into a wobble resulting in loss of control. This happened after 1 was replaced on recall. Nlm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 550145
1995 Buell ThunderboltEngine & cooling

While riding motorcycle the seam on oil tank cracked and oil leaked over rear tire and brakes causing loss of rear brakes and loss of motorcycle control. Tt

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 969405

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

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