2008 Buell XB12X Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12X years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Buell XB12X. That ranks 3rd out of 5 XB12X model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Buell XB12X 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 | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Buell XB12X recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Buell XB12X.
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.
The motorcycle had check engine light on with two trouble codes and intermittent stalling. Found seat is pressing against ecm harness connectors. Ecm is cracked. The manufacturer has added a spacer to this model year.this spacer is not sufficient. It has been a problem with the buell bikes for some…
Headlight reflectors are pitting and discoloring reducing light output to dangerous levels. Multiple blogs related to the buell xb12's report similar problems. This discoloration is in both headlamps. As it is a sealed unit the assembly cannot be repaired and must be replaced. Bike is just over 3…
Other Buell XB12X years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XB12X | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XB12X | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 XB12X | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XB12X | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buell XB12X?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Buell XB12X?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Buell XB12X a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12X model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.