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2004-2004 · 1 model year
Buell XB9S Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Buell XB9S across 1 model year, and it has 1 recall. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the lights.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
XB9S 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.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | - |
Most common XB9S problems
Buell XB9S recalls 1
Latest XB9S complaints
Headlight on my buell firebolt xb12r is dangerously dim. The reflective coating on the inside of the headlamp has deteriorated to the point where I cannot see at night. I have replace the housing once and my new housing has the same issue after less than a year of use. *Nm
Questions about the Buell XB9S
Which Buell XB9S years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Buell XB9S problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Buell XB9S have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Buell XB9S 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