VehicleVerdict

Buell M2 years to avoid

Across 1997–2002, no single M2 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1997 drew the most complaints; 1999 the fewest.

6

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1997–2002

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Buell M2 NHTSA complaints by model year3 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 0 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Buell M2 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every M2 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200221
199901
199811
199731

Common questions

What is the best year for the Buell M2?

By complaint volume, 1999 has the cleanest NHTSA record among M2 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Buell M2 have?

Across all model years, the M2 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.