Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson 1200, across 5 model years (1996–2002). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.
Harley-Davidson 1200 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 1200 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 1200: 8 complaints, 1 recall
- 2002 1200: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 1200: 4 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson 1200 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson 1200 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 1200 | 6 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 2000 1200 | 4 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 1200 | 8 | 1 | — | Visibility | |
| 1997 1200 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 1200 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson 1200 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (8), 2002 (6), 2000 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson 1200?
Visibility, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson 1200 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.