1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 7, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Heritage years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Hd put in inferior cam bearings to save .72 cents per unit and they are failing in big numbers but hd is trying to hide the failures to avoid a huge and expensive recall. These bikes are deadly and leave riders stranded everywhere

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 7, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 715756

Other Harley-Davidson Heritage years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199610

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Harley-Davidson Heritage a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Heritage model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.