2000 Buell X1 Lightning Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension5 100%
Example complaints
Suspension: “The contact owns a 2000 Buell X1 LIGHTNING. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 00v163000 (suspension:rear), which stated that the dealer will install a shock reinforcement package (srp). The package is intended to protect the structural integrity of the suspension system. The dealer installed the shock reinforce package, but they would not install the second half of the recall, which stated that a new shock absorber was currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, it can be installed for free through the dealer network. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247970, filed 2008-11, 9,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,000 and 9,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 03V427000Oct 30, 2003Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Buell X1 Lightning 1999–2000, S3 Thunderbolt 1999–2000, S3T 2000
On certain motorcycles equipped exclusively with a fuel injection system, the idle control cable can become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide due to improper adjustment of the throttle control system.
- 00V163000Jun 16, 2000Suspension › RearCovers: Buell X1 Lightning 2000, M2 Cyclone 1999–2000, S3T 2000 +1 more
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
Recall details for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning.
Other model years of the Buell X1 Lightning
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 9,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Buell X1 Lightning model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Buell X1 Lightning reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,000 and 9,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.