1996–2005 · 8 model years
Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls & problems by year
4 recalls and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.
Most complaints20009 complaints
Most recalls20052 recalls
Crashes reported3in owner complaints
Injuries reported22 deaths
| Model year | NHTSA stars | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sportster | — | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 Sportster | — | 0 | 8 |
| 2002 Sportster | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 Sportster | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2000 Sportster | — | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 Sportster | — | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 Sportster | — | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 Sportster | — | 1 | 6 |
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.