no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. THIS CONDITION MIGHT CAUSE AN INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
2008 Buell 1125rProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2008 Buell 1125r, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Buell 1125r has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Buell 1125r 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.
no report yet
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
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.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other 1125r 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 1125r median. How we score
'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Buell 1125r, and the recalls they led to.
- SUDDEN FUEL EXPULSIONNo recall
- Motorcycle StallingNo recall
In owners' words
What 1125r owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BUELL MOTORCYCLE 1125R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID DUE TO A DEFECTIVE LEVER THAT CAUSED THE LEVER NOT TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT…
STATOR FAILURE ALONG WITH A CLUTCH LEAK THAT CAUSED OIL TO GET ON THE BACK TIRE AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, BIKE WAS TOTALLED. *TR
2008 BUELL 1125R CLUTCH FLUID LEAKS OUT WEEP HOLE AND CAUSES THE LOSS OF CLUTCH WHICH MAKES CONTROL OF BIKE DANGEROUS, HARLEY HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM AND KNOWS ABOUT IT AND HAS AT THIS TIME DONE NOTHING TO FIX, IF BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY THEY FIX IT, IF OUT OF WARRANTY THEY DO NOTHING TO PROTECT YOUR…
Own a 2008 1125r?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.