2000 Buell M2 Cyclone Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 Cyclone years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone. That ranks 2nd out of 4 M2 Cyclone model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Buell M2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 23,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Buell M2 Cyclone recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Risk: This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.
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.
2000 buell m2 cyclone failure of primary chain adjustor caused instant seizer of drive train. Vehicle is torn down for inspection no repairs have been performed. A quick search of the internet revealed that this is not an uncommon failure. Buell motor company has discontinued the original adjuster…
Shock absorbers leak oil which renders rear suspension inoperable, and makes motorcycle dangerous to operate. Please add vin. *ak
I contacted dealer for information on the recall and recieved no info relating to being able to safely continue to operate (it been over a month since the recall) the motorcycle or stop riding it, the dealer response was that they had the same info i was sent ref. The recall and they had no idea of…
Other Buell M2 Cyclone years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 M2 Cyclone | 3 | 5 |
| 1998 M2 Cyclone | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 M2 Cyclone | 4 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone?
Owners most often report suspension, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 Cyclone model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.