2000 Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1200 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Harley-Davidson 1200. That ranks 3rd out of 5 1200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
Risk: This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these handle bars.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle handlebar fracturing (PE99057) — opened Sep 10, 1999, closed Nov 1, 1999, led to recall 99V290000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving 65 mph motorcycle stalled. Tried to restart motorcycle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that there was an electrical short in the motorcycle engine. Also, a recall was issued. However, this motorcycle was…
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.*ak
Leaking oil is burning on exhaust. Consumer took motorcycle to the dealer, and dealer noted that seals were broken off off gasket, making it spill oil.*ak
Nhtsa recall 99v290000 and manufacturer's recall 0100. No parts were available. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Harley-Davidson 1200?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.