1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1200 years
- Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200. That ranks 4th out of 5 1200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front brake switch that operated the rear brake light failed.
A severe backfire upon acceleration through the carburetor, causing motorcycle to stall.
Other Harley-Davidson 1200 years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1200 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.