2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Electra Glide years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Electra Glide model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,300 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 3 | 33% | 3,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 14,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 11% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 13,287 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 4,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 3,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) harley davidson electra glide ultra l. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson electra (na). The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flhtk (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 15 mph the vehicle would wobble, shaking the contact's arms and making the vehicle hard to control. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who decided to grease the barring in the steering column in order to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 harley davidson electria glide flhtpi. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear brakes failed to engage when applied. The contact used the front brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated…
Backing vehicle, engine off - ignition on, spark under seat then fire in wire harness. Hd service dept said it was a failure in the voltage regulator. Advised this was a common problem, no recalls no service bulletin. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 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 Electra Glide | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, electronic stability control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.