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1990–2003 · 14 model years

Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200020 complaints
Most recalls19912 recalls
Crashes reported9in owner complaints
Injuries reported120 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201990: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1991: 3 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1993: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 7 complaints, 0 recalls1995: 4 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 9 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 11 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 8 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2000: 20 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 8 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 7 complaints, 0 recalls19901992199419961998200020022003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 Harley Davidson——071130
2002 Harley Davidson——080000
2001 Harley Davidson——130000
2000 Harley Davidson——0204030
1999 Harley Davidson——0141020
1998 Harley Davidson——080000
1997 Harley Davidson——0110000
1996 Harley Davidson——090000
1995 Harley Davidson——040000
1994 Harley Davidson——071020
1993 Harley Davidson——130000
1992 Harley Davidson——131010
1991 Harley Davidson——231010
1990 Harley Davidson——110000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling44
  • Power train13
  • Electrical system13
  • Suspension11
  • Service brakes, hydraulic8
  • Fuel system, gasoline6
  • Vehicle speed control5
  • Visibility5