Buell S1 Lightning — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Buell S1 Lightning model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
3
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
1998
11
8
1
0
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1998
11 complaints8 recalls1 invest.
1997
11
8
1
0
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1997
11 complaints8 recalls1 invest.
1996
3
6
1
0
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1996
3 complaints6 recalls1 invest.
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Buell S1 Lightning Years Should You Avoid?
The Buell S1 Lightning shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
3 model years analyzed