2009 Buell 1125CR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1125CR years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Buell 1125CR. That is the most of any 1125CR model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (41 complaints, 93%), typically at around 4,705 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Buell 1125CR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | 93% | 4,705 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 23% | 5,510 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 16% | 4,705 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7% | 4,459 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 200 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 2% | 4,202 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Buell 1125CR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125cr motorcycles. These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number f0020.1am). This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure.
Risk: This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle Stalling (PE12035) — opened Nov 16, 2012, closed Apr 16, 2013.
- Sudden fuel expulsion (PE10004) — opened Jan 25, 2010, closed May 10, 2010.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
As i was riding at 40-45 mph i noticed a battery light come on. Short time later my display read (system voltage) within minutes everything on my bike shut off including engine abruptly neatly tossing me off the bike. Thankfully, i managed to stay on and safely (only because drivers were paying…
Electrical system overheat situation, burnt stator due to over heating on a poorly designed charging system. I'm not the first and definitely not the last with this issue that harley davidson chooses to overlook instead of fixing the problem. For the few owners that had this repaired under…
Motorcycle lost power and stalled at intersection upon acceleration. *tr
Prior to the first incident the motorcycle had been running for about an hour traveling at a conservative speed behind a leader of a pack of riders. The vehicle was parked at a location where the air temperature was roughly 45 degrees f for about 30-45 minutes. Upon attempting to start the…
At around july 24th, 2011 i was riding my 2009 buell 1125cr home at about 1am from easton, pa. As i crossed into nj my battery light came on so i proceeded to head home with about 20 miles to go. As i got to my exit off the highway (1.5 miles from home) the bike shut off and system voltage appeared…
Other Buell 1125CR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 1125CR | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 44 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Buell 1125CR?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 41 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Buell 1125CR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Buell 1125CR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1125CR model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.