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Harley-Davidson XL1200R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Harley-Davidson XL1200R since 2004, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
4
Worst year
2004
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2004-2007

Harley-Davidson XL1200R years to avoid

No model year of the Harley-Davidson XL1200R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Harley-Davidson XL1200R years

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Harley-Davidson XL1200R complaints by model year

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

200420062007

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson XL1200R problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Harley-Davidson XL1200R problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2007-1Electrical30
2006-2Fuel system10
2004-2Brakes00

Recalls 4

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Harley-Davidson XL1200R warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Harley-Davidson XL1200R

What years of the Harley-Davidson XL1200R should you avoid?

No single model year of the Harley-Davidson XL1200R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson XL1200R?

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

What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson XL1200R?

Brakes, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (1) and fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200R have?

4 recalls between 2004 and 2007. The 2007 model year has the most, with 3.

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