Harley-Davidson 883 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 20, 1997 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson 883, across 1 model years (1996–1996). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is vehicle speed control.

Harley-Davidson 883 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 883 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1996 883: 3 complaints, 0 recalls

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 883 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Vehicle Speed Control210
Fuel System, Gasoline110

All Harley-Davidson 883 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1996 88330—Vehicle Speed Control

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson 883 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (3). 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 883?

Vehicle Speed Control, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson 883 have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.