Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide, across 4 model years (1999–2004). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Dyna Glide model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 Dyna Glide: 5 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2000 Dyna Glide: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Dyna Glide: 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 Dyna Glide problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Dyna Glide | 5 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 Dyna Glide | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2000 Dyna Glide | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Dyna Glide | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (5), 2000 (4), 2001 (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 Dyna Glide?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.