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#BS-2004-BUEXB1-72E3

2004 Buell Xb12s

Based on reports from 10 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 10 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Exterior Lighting:headlightsHIGH

5 owners reported exterior lighting:headlights issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment DevicesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Exterior Lighting:headlights (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Exterior Lighting:headlights5 (50%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices2 (20%)
Electrical System:wiring1 (10%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables1 (10%)
Electrical1 (10%)

2004 Buell Xb12s: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2004 Buell Xb12s, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2004 Buell Xb12s, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights:concealment devices-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Buell Xb12s, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables Issues

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Buell Xb12s, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
04
1
06
7
07

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Buell Xb12s. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

03V494000Dec 2003

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 10 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Buell Xb12s Model Years

200620052004
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2004 Buell Xb12s: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Buell Xb12s?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Buell Xb12s is related to the exterior lighting:headlights, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Buell Xb12s reliable?
The 2004 Buell Xb12s has 10 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Buell Xb12s problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Buell Xb12s have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Buell Xb12s has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buell Xb12s problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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