2004 Buell XB9S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB9S years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Buell XB9S. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,400 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Buell XB9S 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 | 1 | 100% | 5,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Buell XB9S recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:horn
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the wire that provides power to the horn, due to misrouting, can become frayed from contact with the horn bracket mounting bolt. As a result, the horn wire may become exposed, and when the horn button is pushed, either the horn circuit fuse or the key switch fuse can blow.
Risk: If the key switch fuse blows, the vehicle can stall, which could result in a crash. If the horn fuse blows, there will be a loss of power to the horn and rear brake light.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing, if necessary. Owner notification began on december 23, 2003. Owners should contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
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.
Headlight on my buell firebolt xb12r is dangerously dim. The reflective coating on the inside of the headlamp has deteriorated to the point where i cannot see at night. I have replace the housing once and my new housing has the same issue after less than a year of use. *nm
Other Buell XB9S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buell XB9S?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Buell XB9S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Buell XB9S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB9S model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.