Buell S1 Lightning years to avoid
No model year of the Buell S1 Lightning stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buell S1 Lightning years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buell S1 Lightning complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buell S1 Lightning problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension9
- Fuel system4
- Electrical4
- Brakes3
- Engine1
Buell S1 Lightning problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | 3 | Brakes | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 7 | Suspension | 8 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 3 | Brakes | 6 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Buell S1 Lightning
What years of the Buell S1 Lightning should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buell S1 Lightning has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buell S1 Lightning?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buell S1 Lightning?
Suspension, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (4) and electrical (4).
How many recalls does the Buell S1 Lightning have?
8 recalls between 1996 and 1998. The 1998 model year has the most, with 8.
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