2003 Buell Lightning LOW Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lightning LOW years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Buell Lightning LOW. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 425 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 Lightning LOW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 425 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Buell Lightning LOW recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the side stand leg can break without notice.
Risk: This could allow the motorcycle to fall causing an injury or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the side stand. Owner notification began april 17, 2003. 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 1-414-343-8400.
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.
When filling the motorcycle with gas the overflow hose leaked on muffler. The dealer was notified. *ak *scc *jb
Other Buell Lightning LOW years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Buell Lightning LOW?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Buell Lightning LOW?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Buell Lightning LOW a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lightning LOW model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.