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Why we don't show Harley-Davidson-wide stats: Harley-Davidson reliability varies hugely by model. Looking at the brand average is misleading — the Harley-Davidson F-150 might be solid while the Harley-DavidsonFocus has known transmission issues. Pick the specific model you're interested in.

Harley-Davidson Models (5)

Sorted by severity (worst first)
1

Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg

(2009–2024) high severity
107 complaintsCrash rate: 14.0%Severity: 12303
2

Harley-Davidson Sportster

(1985–2008) high severity
81 complaintsCrash rate: 11.1%Severity: 3287
3

Harley-Davidson Flhtk

(2010–2023) high severity
209 complaintsCrash rate: 6.7%Severity: 2198
4

Harley-Davidson Road King

(1997–2004) high severity
39 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 458
5

Harley-Davidson Flstci

(2002–2006) high severity
13 complaintsCrash rate: 0.0%Severity: 260
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Most Common Harley-Davidson Problems

Components most reported across all Harley-Davidson models in NHTSA complaints.

ComponentComplaintsCrash %
SERVICE BRAKES51011.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3774.2%
POWER TRAIN3045.6%
ENGINE2651.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2055.9%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1729.9%
WHEELS1646.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER16112.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1272.4%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1131.8%

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