2005 Buell XB9SX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XB9SX years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Buell XB9SX. That is the most of any XB9SX model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2005 Buell XB9SX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Buell XB9SX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the sidestand may not retract as designed if contact is made with the ground when the vehicle is in motion.
Risk: This could, in turn, disrupt the stability of the motorcycle leading to a crash, causing death or injury to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the sidestand pivot bolt with a similar bolt that is .100 inch longer free of charge. This change will allow the sidestand to operate as designed. The recall began may 5, 2005. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.
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.
Sidestand bolt sheared of and bike fell against a wall and knocked my laptop to the ground completely ruining it. *nm
Other Buell XB9SX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 XB9SX | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buell XB9SX?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buell XB9SX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Buell XB9SX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XB9SX model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.