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1997 Buell CycloneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Buell Cyclone, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Buell Cyclone has problems

2 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1997 Buell Cyclone 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

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 97V-022 · Feb 24, 1997 · 505 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN BRAKE FLUID FLOW AND PROHIBIT THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1997 vs. every other Cyclone 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 Cyclone median. How we score

'97'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Buell Cyclone, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE FAILS TO RETURN TO IDLEPE03043 · closed Oct 30, 2003
    Led to recall 03V-427
In owners' words

What Cyclone owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED SEVERAL RECALL NOTICES REGARDING FUEL SYSTEM, ENGINE MOUNTING AND THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HOWEVER, REPAIRS CANNOT BE DONE, DUE TO NO PARTS. *YC
Complaint 547362 · Jul 19, 1999

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