1999 Buell S3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S3 years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Buell S3. That is the most of any S3 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 33,000 miles. 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 1999 Buell S3 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% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Buell S3 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The swing arm on these motorcycles was improperly manufactured.
Risk: This condition can cause the rear suspension to fail without warning, leading to loss of control of the motorcycle.
Fix: Delaers will replace the swing arm.
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.
The cycle has cracked shock absorbers on the rear suspensions that are on recall. The consumer called the manufacturer, who claimed the recall did not affect the consumer's cycle. A dealer informed the consumer that the shock absorber on the cycle were in fact the recalled equipment. Recall no…
There are two bolts that hold the front of the engine to the frame. The engine is a critical structural member of the frame. One of the bolts was loose, the other was broken. Had the other broke i would probably have crashed.*ak
Recall 98 v 199 000/swing arm : also other manufacturer's recall notice received on a fuel tank, kick stand switch, and a brake line. None of recalls have been honored since above incident date. Dealer: son harley davidson, denver,co; phone# 303/287-7566, still unable to honor recall. Asking nhtsa…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buell S3?
Owners most often report suspension, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buell S3?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Buell S3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S3 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.