Harley-Davidson XL Series years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson XL Series stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson XL Series years
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Harley-Davidson XL Series 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 XL Series problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels1
- Visibility1
- Steering1
- Electrical1
Harley-Davidson XL Series problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 2 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Harley-Davidson XL Series
What years of the Harley-Davidson XL Series should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson XL Series has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson XL Series?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson XL Series?
Wheels, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (1) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL Series have?
1 recall between 1992 and 1999. The 1991 model year has the most, with 1.
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