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2009 Buell 1125crProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2009 Buell 1125cr, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints440 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage5kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 3, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Buell 1125cr has problems

44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system410
Engine100
Exterior lighting70
Engine and engine cooling30
Fuel system, gasoline20
Equipment adaptive/mobility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 Buell 1125cr recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Buell.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

5kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 41 electrical system complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
41under 30k miles41under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other 1125cr year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1125cr median. How we score

'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2009 Buell 1125cr, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SUDDEN FUEL EXPULSIONPE10004 · closed May 10, 2010
    No recall
  2. Motorcycle StallingPE12035 · closed Apr 16, 2013
    No recall
In owners' words

What 1125cr owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

AS I WAS RIDING AT 40-45 MPH I NOTICED A BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. SHORT TIME LATER MY DISPLAY READ (SYSTEM VOLTAGE) WITHIN MINUTES EVERYTHING ON MY BIKE SHUT OFF INCLUDING ENGINE ABRUPTLY NEATLY TOSSING ME OFF THE BIKE. THANKFULLY, I MANAGED TO STAY ON AND SAFELY (ONLY BECAUSE DRIVERS WERE PAYING…
Complaint 11091489 · May 3, 2018 · 3,800 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OVERHEAT SITUATION, BURNT STATOR DUE TO OVER HEATING ON A POORLY DESIGNED CHARGING SYSTEM. I'M NOT THE FIRST AND DEFINITELY NOT THE LAST WITH THIS ISSUE THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON CHOOSES TO OVERLOOK INSTEAD OF FIXING THE PROBLEM. FOR THE FEW OWNERS THAT HAD THIS REPAIRED UNDER…
Complaint 10505412 · Apr 2, 2013 · 1,700 miles
PRIOR TO THE FIRST INCIDENT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR ABOUT AN HOUR TRAVELING AT A CONSERVATIVE SPEED BEHIND A LEADER OF A PACK OF RIDERS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A LOCATION WHERE THE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS ROUGHLY 45 DEGREES F FOR ABOUT 30-45 MINUTES. UPON ATTEMPTING TO START THE…
Complaint 10501326 · Mar 5, 2013 · 9,800 miles

Own a 2009 1125cr?

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