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Buell XB12S years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Buell XB12S since 2004, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
10
Recalls
2
Worst year
2004
Model years
2004-2006

Buell XB12S years to avoid

No model year of the Buell XB12S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Buell XB12S years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Buell XB12S complaints by model year

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

20042006

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Buell XB12S problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    5
  • Electrical
    4
  • Body
    1

Buell XB12S problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2006-3Electrical00
2004-7Lights5,30010

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Buell XB12S

What years of the Buell XB12S should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buell XB12S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buell XB12S?

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

What is the most common problem with the Buell XB12S?

Lights, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and body (1).

How many recalls does the Buell XB12S have?

2 recalls between 2004 and 2006. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.

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