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2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems

The most common problem on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is transmission and drivetrain. Its complaint count is close to a typical Electra Glide model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
0
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Seats
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Transmission · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) harley davidson electra glide ultra l. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v216000 (power train) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed May 5, 2015 · Transmission · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson electra (na). The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v216000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Steering · 4,400 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flhtk (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH the vehicle would wobble, shaking the contact's arms and making the vehicle hard to control. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who decided to grease the barring in the steering column in order to remedy the problem. The failure recurred. The dealer stated they would inspect the vehicle in 100 miles. The failure mileage was 4,400.

Filed Oct 12, 2010 · Brakes · 13,287 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 harley davidson electria glide flhtpi. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear brakes failed to engage when applied. The contact used the front brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The current and failure mileages were 13,287.

Filed Aug 29, 2008 · Electrical · IN · fire

Backing vehicle, engine off - ignition on, spark under seat then fire in wire harness. Hd service dept said it was a failure in the voltage regulator. Advised this was a common problem, no recalls no service bulletin.

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · 14,500 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 harley davidson electra glide. While riding 45-50 MPH over a bump, the GPS that was attached to the inner fairing became detached. The failure dented the fuel tank. The part number was 92100-05, which clipped onto the vehicle. The failure mileage was 14,500 and current mileage was 15,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Seats · 7,500 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the bracket that holds the seat to the motorcycle fractured. As a result, the seat leans to one side. The dealer and manufacturer were informed, but no repairs were made. Updated 04/17/06.

Filed Oct 26, 2004 · Suspension, Transmission · 3,300 miles · TX

While riding motorcycle between 50-70 MPH motorcycle pulled to the left, and had pulsation. Took motorcycle to dealership several times, and mechanic determined torque was redesigned by manufacturer and needed to be replacing of parts due to right/left motion of swing arm. *ak the mechanics are unable to maintain the alignment of the motorcycle. Problem so severe at times the motorcycle veers suddenly withouth obvious reason to the left into oncoming traffic. Rear tire loosing air. The clutch would chatter as released and it entered the friction zone.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Driver assistance · CA · crash

2004 harley davidson flhtcse screaming eagle went into high speed wobble, causing rider to lose control.

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Questions about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

Is the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, close to a typical Electra Glide model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?

No recalls on record.

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