Buell X1 Lightning years to avoid
No model year of the Buell X1 Lightning stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buell X1 Lightning years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buell X1 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 X1 Lightning problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension5
- Fuel system1
- Brakes1
Buell X1 Lightning problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 5 | Suspension | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 2 | Brakes | 7 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Buell X1 Lightning
What years of the Buell X1 Lightning should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buell X1 Lightning has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buell X1 Lightning?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buell X1 Lightning?
Suspension, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (1) and brakes (1).
How many recalls does the Buell X1 Lightning have?
8 recalls between 1999 and 2000. The 1999 model year has the most, with 7.
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