Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster, across 1 model years (2002–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 1200 Custom Sportster model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 1200 Custom Sportster: 2 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 Custom Sportster problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 1200 Custom Sportster | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (2). 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 Custom Sportster?
Exterior Lighting, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.