Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#31 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — |
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