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2003 Buell Lightning LOWProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Buell Lightning LOW, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Buell Lightning LOW has problems

1 complaint 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
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

1 recall

2003 Buell Lightning LOW 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.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Lightning LOW 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 Lightning LOW median. How we score

'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 2003 Lightning LOW?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.