1999 Buell X1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other X1 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Buell X1. That ranks 2nd out of 3 X1 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner 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 X1 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Buell X1 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.
Recall work denied due to lack of parts (98v-199). Mjs
Other Buell X1 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Buell X1?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Buell X1?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Buell X1 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other X1 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.