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2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V is transmission and drivetrain. Its complaint count is close to a typical XL1200V model year.

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Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
161 warranty
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    1

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  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V 16

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 16 bulletins for the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V

What 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Transmission · 906 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson xl1200v. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was contaminated with water. The contact was informed that the motorcycle was no longer under warranty. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 906. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · 10,600 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson xl1200v motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The contact moved off the roadway and noticed that the tag holder failed and caused damage to the rim, spokes, tire and the valve stem. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they stated that the could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 10,600.

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Questions about the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V

Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V, close to a typical XL1200V model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2012 Harley-Davidson XL1200V have?

No recalls on record.

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