2008 Buell XB12XT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB12XT years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Buell XB12XT. That is the most of any XB12XT model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Buell XB12XT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Buell XB12XT recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Buell is recalling 624 my 2008-2009 xb12xt and my 2009 xb12xp motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed.
Risk: This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will remove the windshield's two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4080.
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.
36 y/o man riding this motorcycle may have had the windshield start to come off and prevented him from being able to stop. Faquier co sheriff responded to truck hitting motorcycle who couldn't stop. Man pronounced dead at the scene on aden rd in prince william county, va on aug 5, 2014 at…
I am hereby filing a complaint with the nhtsa concerning a safety issue with the 2006 - 2009 buell ulysses xb12x and xb12xt motorcycles. There have been numerous reports of premature rear wheel bearing failure on the aforementioned motorcycles. Sudden and catastrophic failure of these wheel…
I was riding my 2008 buell xb12xt motorcycle on the expressway at a speed of 70 mph. I was in the left lane with other vehicles in front, behind and beside. The windshield suddenly fell off the motorcycle. It flew up and hit me in the head with some force. I looked in the review mirror and saw it…
I own a 2008 buell firebolt motorcycle. According to data published by buell and harley-davidson this motorcycle has an estimated highway mileage around 65 miles per gallon, with maybe ten less mpg around town. This is false advertising as i consistently get poor gas mileage of about 35 mpg... Just…
Other Buell XB12XT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 XB12XT | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 XB12XT | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Buell XB12XT?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, visibility problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Buell XB12XT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Buell XB12XT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB12XT model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.