Complaints
8
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
CHILD SEAT
Crash-related:1
#21 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
#31 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | 1 | — | 11,300 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 | — | — | 1,300 mi |
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