The tour pack cracked in three places. Consumer discovered the defect while vehicle was being driven with a passenger on board. Vehicle was unable to carry a passenger at this time.
The worst 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The cruise control was set at 74mph and all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated and the cruise control had to be deactivated to stop. The speedometer has been replaced 3 times, and this problem is still ongoing. Give more details. *ak
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Questions about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Is the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, fewer than a typical Electra Glide model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?
No recalls on record.
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