Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
#22 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:4,268 mi
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:8,500 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 4,268 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 8,500 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 9,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — |
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