Buell S3 Thunderbolt years to avoid
No model year of the Buell S3 Thunderbolt stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buell S3 Thunderbolt years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buell S3 Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension5
- Engine4
- Brakes3
- Fuel system2
- Transmission1
- Body1
- Acceleration1
Buell S3 Thunderbolt problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 6 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 10 | Suspension | 7 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Body | 7 | 0 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Buell S3 Thunderbolt
What years of the Buell S3 Thunderbolt should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buell S3 Thunderbolt has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buell S3 Thunderbolt?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buell S3 Thunderbolt?
Suspension, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by engine (4) and brakes (3).
How many recalls does the Buell S3 Thunderbolt have?
11 recalls between 1997 and 1999. The 1998 model year has the most, with 7.
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