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

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic since 1992. The 2001 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by transmission and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
35
Recalls
0
Worst year
2001
Model years
1992-2002

Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic years to avoid

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

Best Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic years

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Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic complaints by model year

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

199219981999200020012002

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Most common Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    10
  • Electrical
    10
  • Wheels
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Suspension
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2002779Electrical22,70002
20017510Transmission16,00000
2000-4Electrical00
1999-9Engine01
1998-2Body01
1992-1Tires00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic

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

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

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

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

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

Engine, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (10) and wheels (3).

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

No recalls on record.

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