2004 Buell XB12R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Buell XB12R. That is the most of any XB12R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (7 complaints, 100%), typically at around 20,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Buell XB12R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 100% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Buell XB12R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Buell XB12R.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Low beam headlight reflector lens deteriorates in just over one year. Not the lens itself but the reflective material. *tr
Headlights reflective coating failing. Lights becoming too weak to see at night. Please note- model is xb12r, not available on your list, closest available was xb12s, headlights not the same on these two models. *tr
The head lamps on my 2004 buell xb12r are in need of replacement due to degradation of the reflective coating on the lamp reflector. The reflector is actually rubbing off, reducing the output of the light to a point dangerously ineffective for night driving. This affects both the low and high beam…
The reflective surface on the head lamps on my 2004 buell xb12r firebolt have degraded to the point that the lamps had to be replaced. *nm
Inadequate/unsafe lighting. *nm
Other Buell XB12R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XB12R | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 XB12R | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 XB12R | 7 | 1 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buell XB12R?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Buell XB12R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Buell XB12R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12R model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.