1997 Buell Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cyclone years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Buell Cyclone. That is the most of any Cyclone model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Buell Cyclone 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% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Buell Cyclone recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: The front brake line hose can kink during front brake action.
Risk: This condition can impede the return brake fluid flow and prohibit the immediate release of the front brake caliper pistons increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and readjust the front brake line guide.
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
- Throttle fails to return to idle (PE03043) — opened Sep 23, 2003, closed Oct 30, 2003, led to recall 03V427000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer received several recall notices regarding fuel system, engine mounting and the brake system. However, repairs cannot be done, due to no parts. *yc
The front forks in the suspension system were incorrectly positioned, causing vibration.
Other Buell Cyclone years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cyclone | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Buell Cyclone?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Buell Cyclone?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Buell Cyclone a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cyclone model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.