Buell Blast Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Buell Blast, across 5 model years (2004–2009). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Buell Blast years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Blast model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Blast: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Blast: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 Blast: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buell Blast problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Buell Blast model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Blast | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 Blast | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 Blast | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2006 Blast | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 2004 Blast | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buell Blast years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (2), 2007 (2), 2006 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buell Blast?
Suspension, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Buell Blast have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.