1997 Buell Thunderbolt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Thunderbolt years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Thunderbolt model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (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 1997 Buell Thunderbolt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Buell Thunderbolt recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt.
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.
Rear isolator mounts broke on both sides sending the motorcycle into a wobble resulting in loss of control. This happened after 1 was replaced on recall. Nlm
Other Buell Thunderbolt years
← 1996 Thunderbolt · 1998 Thunderbolt →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Thunderbolt | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Thunderbolt | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Thunderbolt | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Buell Thunderbolt?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.