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1990–2005 · 5 model years

Harley-Davidson Xl recalls & problems by year

6 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints20053 complaints
Most recalls19902 recalls
Crashes reported0in owner complaints
Injuries reported00 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
012231990: 0 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 3 complaints, 1 recalls19901995199619972005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 Xl——130000
1997 Xl——100000
1996 Xl——100000
1995 Xl——100000
1990 Xl——200000

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

  • Suspension1
  • Latches/locks/linkages1
  • Unknown or other1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1