2000 Buell X1 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

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

Compared with other X1 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Buell X1. That is the most of any X1 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 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 2000 Buell X1 problems

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

Vehicle Speed Control2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Vehicle Speed Control2100%———

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

2000 Buell X1 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Buell X1.

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.

While driving at 35 mph throttle cable stuck open, causing the consumer to be throwen off of the motorcycle into oncoming traffic, and the consumer was run over by vehicles. *ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 3, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 852459

While demonstrating the motorcycle johnr. Weaver was thrown into traffic and run over

Vehicle Speed Control · received Nov 3, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 714248

Other Buell X1 years

← 1999 X1 · 2002 X1 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 X111
200020
1999 X111

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buell X1?

Owners most often report vehicle speed control problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Buell X1?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.