Harley-Davidson Road King years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson Road King stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson Road King years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Harley-Davidson Road King complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Harley-Davidson Road King problems
All model years combined.
- Engine6
- Suspension5
- Electrical5
- Brakes5
- Transmission3
- Fuel system3
- Wheels2
- Tires1
- Steering1
- Seats1
- Driver assistance1
- Body1
Harley-Davidson Road King problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | 10 | Suspension | 3,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | - | 1 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 6 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 8 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Harley-Davidson Road King
What years of the Harley-Davidson Road King should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson Road King has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson Road King?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson Road King?
Engine, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (5) and electrical (5).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Road King have?
1 recall between 1997 and 2004. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.
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