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Buell XB12R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the Buell XB12R since 2004, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
2
Worst year
2004
Model years
2004-2006

Buell XB12R years to avoid

No model year of the Buell XB12R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buell XB12R years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Buell XB12R complaints by model year

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

200420052006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Buell XB12R problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    17
  • Fuel system
    1

Buell XB12R problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-4Lights00
2005-7Lights7,71910
2004-7Lights20,00000

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Buell XB12R

What years of the Buell XB12R should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buell XB12R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buell XB12R?

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

What is the most common problem with the Buell XB12R?

Lights, with 17 complaints.

How many recalls does the Buell XB12R have?

2 recalls between 2004 and 2006. The 2009 model year has the most, with 1.

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