2000 Buell X1 Lightning Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X1 Lightning years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning. That is the most of any X1 Lightning model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Buell X1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 100% | 9,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Buell X1 Lightning recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: On certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system.
Risk: Should this occur, the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operator's hand is removed from the twist grip, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a throttle cable clamp, which serves to ensure retention of the throttle control cables in the cable guide. Owner notification is expected to begin during november or december 2003. Owners should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
Suspension:rear
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Risk: This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buell x1 lightning. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 00v163000 (suspension:rear), which stated that the dealer will install a shock reinforcement package (srp). The package is intended to protect the structural integrity of the suspension system. The dealer…
I own a buell motorcycle year 2000 model x1 lightning. There was a recall for a defective rear shock absorbers, nhtsa campaign id number: 00v163000. The recall was completed and a shock reinforcement package was installed. The old defective shock was left on the vehicle. There is a warning on the…
The rear shock absorber is leaking oil very heavily. Found recall number 10808 00 v 163 000. Please provide any further information. Nlm
Consumer received recall 00v163000, but dealer doesn't have parts. *slc
Recall 00v163 000/rear shock absorber: dealer unable to honor recall because no parts were available. Recall notice stated at parts would be available 24 july 2000. Manufacturer contacted, and informed consumer that parts were available . Can nhtsa help in this matter. *ak
Other Buell X1 Lightning years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 X1 Lightning | 2 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X1 Lightning model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.