1999 Buell S1W White Lightning Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S1W White Lightning years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning. That is the most of any S1W White Lightning model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Buell S1W White Lightning recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning.
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 have received eight manufacturer's. Recalls on this motorcycle from 18th. Of may - 20th of july, and none of them was repaired due to no parts being available. Following recalls: 1. 808 turn signal 2. 810 front isolator mount 3. 811 negative battery cable 4. 813 side stand switch 5. 814…
Other Buell S1W White Lightning years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 S1W White Lightning | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Buell S1W White Lightning a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S1W White Lightning model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.