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Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson since 1990, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 2000 model year has 20 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
101
Recalls
5
Worst year
2000
Model years
1990-2003

Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson years to avoid

No model year of the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson years

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Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1990199520002003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    44
  • Electrical
    13
  • Transmission
    12
  • Suspension
    11
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Brakes
    7
  • Acceleration
    5
  • Visibility
    4
  • Lights
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Steering
    2

Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-7Engine64701
2002-8Engine00
2001-3Engine10
2000-20Engine04
1999-14Engine01
1998-8Transmission00
1997-11Electrical00
1996-9Engine00
1995-4Electrical00
1994-7Suspension01
1993-3Engine10
1992-3Acceleration11
1991-3Fuel system21
1990-1Fuel system10

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson

What years of the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson should you avoid?

No single model year of the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson?

Engine, with 44 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (13) and transmission (12).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson have?

5 recalls between 1990 and 2003. The 1991 model year has the most, with 2.

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