HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL Reliability Overview
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL has been produced from 1995 to 2013. Over 19 model years, NHTSA has received 54 complaints and issued 12 recall campaigns for this model.
19
Model Years
54
Complaints
12
Recalls
1995–2013
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: power-train
2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system12v24v48v-batterycables
2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicpedals-and-linkages
1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: wheelsrim
1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingengine
1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Complaints: 3
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | N/A | engine |
| 2012 | 4 | 1 | N/A | power-train |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | N/A | steering |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | N/A | exterior-lighting |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system12v24v48v-batterycables |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicpedals-and-linkages |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | N/A | wheelsrim |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingengine |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |