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1997 Buell S3tProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Buell S3t, 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 complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 16, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Buell S3t 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
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

1997 Buell S3t 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

1997 vs. every other S3t 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 S3t median. How we score

'97'98'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Buell S3t, 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 S3t owners report

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

MOTOR MOUNTS ON THE MOTORCYCLE HAVE BROKEN, CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL AND WOBBLING. OWNER HAS FIXED PROBLEM. ALSO, REAR ISOLATOR MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Complaint 853205 · Dec 16, 1999

Own a 1997 S3t?

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