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2000 Buell M2 CycloneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone has problems

3 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
Suspension20
Power train10

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

1 recall

2000 Buell M2 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.

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

2000 vs. every other M2 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 M2 Cyclone median. How we score

'97'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Buell M2 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 M2 Cyclone owners report

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

SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAK OIL WHICH RENDERS REAR SUSPENSION INOPERABLE, AND MAKES MOTORCYCLE DANGEROUS TO OPERATE. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Complaint 8005318 · Mar 11, 2002
I CONTACTED DEALER FOR INFORMATION ON THE RECALL AND RECIEVED NO INFO RELATING TO BEING ABLE TO SAFELY CONTINUE TO OPERATE (IT BEEN OVER A MONTH SINCE THE RECALL) THE MOTORCYCLE OR STOP RIDING IT, THE DEALER RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY HAD THE SAME INFO I WAS SENT REF. THE RECALL AND THEY HAD NO IDEA OF…
Complaint 730617 · Sep 7, 2000

Own a 2000 M2 Cyclone?

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