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Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r since 2004, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2004 model year has 4 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
1
Worst year
2004
Model years
2004-2005

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r years to avoid

No model year of the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r years

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Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r complaints by model year

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

20042005

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    6
  • Engine
    1

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2005-3Brakes10
2004-4Brakes11

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r

What years of the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r should you avoid?

No single model year of the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r?

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

What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r?

Brakes, with 6 complaints.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200r have?

1 recall between 2004 and 2005. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.

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