Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle's electricity to the lights had lost power on six occasions. The service dealer continued to change fuses but the problem persisted. The contact expressed the motorcycle would never be safe to drive.
The worst 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. On fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. On carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip from the air cleaner.
- Risk
- These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 04V465000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The solid wheels on my 2005 harley-davidson vrsca motorcycle are a safety hazard on the interstate highways whenever I get caught in the "wake" of any larger vehichles passing me or whenver I pass larger vehicles and whenever there is a cross wind on any road or highway. These wheels (front and back) catch the wind and cause the vehicle to wobble. On one ocassion recently, I was on interstate 10 in traffic and there was also a crosswind. It was most distressing to have to constantly correct for the cross wind and the turbulence from (especially) s.u.v.'s & 18 wheeler's whenever I passed or was passed. This is a daily occurance (when there is a crosswind) or on the highway.
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Questions about the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod
Is the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod, fewer than a typical V-Rod model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is wheels (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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