HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER Reliability Overview
The HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER has been produced from 1971 to 2008. Over 38 model years, NHTSA has received 75 complaints and issued 7 recall campaigns for this model.
38
Model Years
75
Complaints
7
Recalls
1971–2008
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: steering
2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainmanual-transmission
2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 10
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-cooling
2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: visibilityrearview-mirrorsdevices
2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: child-seat
2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 11
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignitionswitch
1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 8
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: exterior-lightingturn-signal
1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 7
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemignition
1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline
1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 6
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: fuel-system-gasoline
1992 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1988 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainmanual-transmission
1985 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 5
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: service-brakes-hydraulicpedals-and-linkages
1972 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
No rating
1971 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | N/A | steering |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | N/A | engine |
| 2005 | 6 | 2 | N/A | power-trainmanual-transmission |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-cooling |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | N/A | visibilityrearview-mirrorsdevices |
| 2001 | 8 | 0 | N/A | child-seat |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemignitionswitch |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 | N/A | exterior-lightingturn-signal |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 | N/A | electrical-systemignition |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingenginegasoline |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 | N/A | fuel-system-gasoline |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | N/A | power-trainmanual-transmission |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 | N/A | service-brakes-hydraulicpedals-and-linkages |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | N/A | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |