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Buell S2 Thunderbolt years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Buell S2 Thunderbolt since 1995, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 1995 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and steering problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
8
Worst year
1995
Model years
1995-1996

Buell S2 Thunderbolt years to avoid

No model year of the Buell S2 Thunderbolt stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buell S2 Thunderbolt years

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Buell S2 Thunderbolt complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19951996

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    3
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1

Buell S2 Thunderbolt problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1996-1Fuel system40
1995-3Fuel system80

Recalls 8

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Questions about the Buell S2 Thunderbolt

What years of the Buell S2 Thunderbolt should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buell S2 Thunderbolt has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buell S2 Thunderbolt?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Buell S2 Thunderbolt?

Fuel system, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the Buell S2 Thunderbolt have?

8 recalls between 1995 and 1996. The 1995 model year has the most, with 8.

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