1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Electra Glide years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. That ranks 6th out of 8 Electra Glide model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (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 Electra Glide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 16,000 | — | — |
| 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 Electra Glide recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
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.
The tour pack cracked in three places. Consumer discovered the defect while vehicle was being driven with a passenger on board. Vehicle was unable to carry a passenger at this time. *ak
The cruise control was set at 74mph and all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated and the cruise control had to be deactivated to stop. The speedometer has been replaced 3 times, and this problem is still ongoing. Give more details. *ak *slc
Other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Electra Glide | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 Electra Glide | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 Electra Glide | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Electra Glide | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Electra Glide | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Electra Glide | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Electra Glide | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Owners most often report power train, structure, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Electra Glide model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.