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Harley-Davidson XL883 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the Harley-Davidson XL883 since 2002, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and wheels problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
4
Worst year
2004
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2002-2014

Harley-Davidson XL883 years to avoid

No model year of the Harley-Davidson XL883 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Harley-Davidson XL883 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Harley-Davidson XL883 complaints by model year

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

200220032004200520062007200820092014

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson XL883 problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Harley-Davidson XL883 problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2014-3Body00
2009-1Acceleration00
2008-1Wheels00
2007-2Body30
2006-1Engine00
2005-1Electrical00
2004-3Brakes00
2003-1Electrical10
2002-2Engine00

Recalls 4

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Harley-Davidson XL883 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 XL883

What years of the Harley-Davidson XL883 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Harley-Davidson XL883 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson XL883?

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

What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson XL883?

Electrical, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (3) and body (3).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL883 have?

4 recalls between 2002 and 2014. The 2007 model year has the most, with 3.

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