Model year record
2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls & problems
The 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 9 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainClutch assembly | 3 | — |
| Electronic stability controlAutomatic (asc) | 1 | — |
| SuspensionMultiple axle › Torque arm | 1 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| EquipmentElectrical › Navigational system(global positioning system) | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA L. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V216000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- Power train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA (NA). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V216000 (POWER TRAIN); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
- Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD WOBBLE, SHAKING THE CONTACT'S ARMS AND MAKING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DECIDED TO GREASE THE BARRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN IN ORDER TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE IN 100 MILES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,400.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRIA GLIDE FLHTPI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN APPLIED. THE CONTACT USED THE FRONT BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,287.
- Electrical systemFire
BACKING VEHICLE, ENGINE OFF - IGNITION ON, SPARK UNDER SEAT THEN FIRE IN WIRE HARNESS. HD SERVICE DEPT SAID IT WAS A FAILURE IN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR. ADVISED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, NO RECALLS NO SERVICE BULLETIN. *TR
- Equipment › Electrical › Navigational system(global positioning system)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE. WHILE RIDING 45-50 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE GPS THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE INNER FAIRING BECAME DETACHED. THE FAILURE DENTED THE FUEL TANK. THE PART NUMBER WAS 92100-05, WHICH CLIPPED ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
- Seats
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE MOTORCYCLE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE SEAT LEANS TO ONE SIDE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE INFORMED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. UPDATED 04/17/06. *JB
- Suspension › Multiple axle › Torque arm
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE BETWEEN 50-70 MPH MOTORCYCLE PULLED TO THE LEFT, AND HAD PULSATION. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED TORQUE WAS REDESIGNED BY MANUFACTURER AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACING OF PARTS DUE TO RIGHT/LEFT MOTION OF SWING ARM. *AK THE MECHANICS ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE ALIGNMENT OF THE MOTORCYCLE. PROBLEM SO SEVERE AT TIMES THE MOTORCYCLE VEERS SUDDENLY WITHOUTH OBVIOUS REASON TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. REAR TIRE LOOSING AIR. THE CLUTCH WOULD CHATTER AS RELEASED AND IT ENTERED THE FRICTION ZONE. *TC
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.