Harley-Davidson V-Rod years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson V-Rod years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Harley-Davidson V-Rod 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 V-Rod problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels3
- Fuel system1
- Electrical1
- Driver assistance1
Harley-Davidson V-Rod problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | 2 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 3 | Wheels | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Harley-Davidson V-Rod
What years of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson V-Rod?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson V-Rod?
Wheels, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (1) and electrical (1).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson V-Rod have?
1 recall between 2004 and 2005. The 2005 model year has the most, with 1.
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