2002 Buell M2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other M2 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Buell M2. That ranks 2nd out of 4 M2 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2002 Buell M2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Buell M2 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:shock absorber
Problem: Certain motorcycles were built with a front shock mount that is cracked and could break allowing the suspension to drop unexpectedly.
Risk: This could cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the broken shock mount. Owner notification began january 9, 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.
2002 buell m2 motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to a defective pirelli scorpion tire *tgw while riding the motorcycle, all of a sudden the consumer lost steering in the front tire and almost crashed, but his arm strength prevented it from happening. When the incident occurred, the consumer…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buell M2?
Owners most often report seat belts, tires problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Buell M2?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Buell M2 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other M2 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.