1995 Buell Thunderbolt Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 30, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Thunderbolt years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Buell Thunderbolt. That is the most of any Thunderbolt model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 Buell Thunderbolt problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Structure150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1995 Buell Thunderbolt recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Buell Thunderbolt.

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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.

While riding motorcycle the seam on oil tank cracked and oil leaked over rear tire and brakes causing loss of rear brakes and loss of motorcycle control. Tt

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 25, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 969405

Subframe cracked due to vibration. Tt

Structure · received Jul 20, 1995 · NHTSA complaint 969140

Other Buell Thunderbolt years

1996 Thunderbolt →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1998 Thunderbolt10
1997 Thunderbolt10
1996 Thunderbolt10
199520

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Buell Thunderbolt?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Buell Thunderbolt?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 Buell Thunderbolt a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Thunderbolt model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.