2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PURCHASED HARLEY IN APRIL, BIKE INOPERATIVE, THEY REPLACED BATTERY & IT DIED AGAIN, THEY REPLACED VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ON 7/19/06 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 PM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA OF RT I-287, BIKE LOST ALL POWER, LIGHTS HORN, THEN ENGINE. I HAD THE STATE POLICE ARRIVE & SET UP FLARES BECAUSE IT WAS VERY DARK & THERE WAS HEAVY TRACTOR TRAILER AND CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC. STATE POLICE WANTED ME TO PUSH NEW BIKE OFF HIGHWAY. AAA CAME & TOWED BACK TO MY HOME, THEN DEALER PICKED UP FOR THE THIRD TIME AND I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. I AM A CLAIM REP FOR AN INSURANCE CO & IT IS HAZARDOUS TO LOSE ALL POWER ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT NIGHT ON A MOTORCYCLE. *JB
PURCHASED HARLEY IN APRIL, BIKE INOPERATIVE, THEY REPLACED BATTERY & IT DIED AGAIN, THEY REPLACED VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ON 7/19/06 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 PM IN CONSTRUCTION AREA OF RT I-287, BIKE LOST ALL POWER, LIGHTS HORN, THEN ENGINE. I HAD THE STATE POLICE ARRIVE & SET UP FLARES BECAUSE IT WAS VERY DARK & THERE WAS HEAVY TRACTOR TRAILER AND CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC. STATE POLICE WANTED ME TO PUSH NEW BIKE OFF HIGHWAY. AAA CAME & TOWED BACK TO MY HOME, THEN DEALER PICKED UP FOR THE THIRD TIME AND I AM NOT IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. I AM A CLAIM REP FOR AN INSURANCE CO & IT IS HAZARDOUS TO LOSE ALL POWER ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY AT NIGHT ON A MOTORCYCLE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 2 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 1 complaint
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 5 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 (current)
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 4 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 1 complaint
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883 — 3 complaints
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