2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Firebolt XB9R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (15 complaints, 83%), typically at around 10,579 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 15 | 83% | 10,579 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 1,750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Unknown or other
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the side stand legs have the potential to bend or break.
Risk: This could cause the motorcycle to fall increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side stand. Owner notification began october 16, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buell firebolt xb9r motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights would not illuminate the road beyond three feet which obstructed the visibility. The failure recurred whenever the headlights were in operation. The vehicle was not…
Degraded coating on headlight reflectors starting as black spots which spread. After reflective coating is gone the black plastic reflectors melt. I use oem bulbs. *tr
The chrome/plastic reflector material on the low beam headlight started to degrade. The light reflected at night was dim. The housing absorbed the heat from the light instead of reflecting the light. The headlight was replaced by buell motorcycle company.*ak
Other Buell Firebolt XB9R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, equipment, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Buell Firebolt XB9R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Firebolt XB9R model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.