Buell S3 years to avoid
No model year of the Buell S3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buell S3 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buell S3 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 S3 problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension3
- Lights2
- Transmission1
- Fuel system1
- Brakes1
- Body1
Buell S3 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 3 | Suspension | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 1 | Lights | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Lights | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the Buell S3
What years of the Buell S3 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buell S3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buell S3?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buell S3?
Suspension, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by lights (2) and transmission (1).
How many recalls does the Buell S3 have?
2 recalls between 1997 and 1999. The 1999 model year has the most, with 1.
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