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2009 Buell 1125CR
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- Owner complaints
- 44
- Received Dec 2009 to May 2018
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Battery drains and dies when parked5 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving4 complaints · 9.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #08V554000Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125CR motorcycles. These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number F0020.1AM). This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure.
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Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
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Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
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Body, doors & glass
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Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 44 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 5 | 11% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 4 | 9.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #08V554000October 20, 2008140 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125CR motorcycles. These motorcycles Can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number F0020.1AM). This Can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure.
This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-342-4680.
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Buell 1125CR.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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