2008 Buell Blast Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Blast years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Buell Blast. That is the most of any Blast model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Buell Blast 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 48 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 170 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Buell Blast recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Buell is recalling 1,307 my 2007-2008 blast motorcycles. The fuel tank may experience some local deformation under high-heat conditions that creates contact of the tank with the cylinder head. In some of these cases, the cylinder head rubbing on the fuel tank has created a fuel leak.
Risk: This could result in a crash or fire, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will install a bracket which will prevent the fuel tank from contacting the cylinder head. The recall began on september 11, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Purchase bike would not stay running needed a tune up going up a hill after getting gas in 1st gear bike stalls and would not start driving down 695 went to shift down-shifter was gone ...was replace not long after that shifter became loose again..caught and fixed prior to losing have been…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 buell blast. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v439000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The contact was informed that the parts for the repair would…
Other Buell Blast years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Blast | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Blast | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Blast | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Blast | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buell Blast?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Buell Blast?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Buell Blast a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Blast model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.