2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Iron 883 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 867 miles. 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 100% | 867 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883.
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.
I purchased a 2012 harley davidson iron 883 with 565 miles around april 2014 with no damages or problems. Recently within the last two weeks, the engine and battery light has been popping up on the dashboard. It wasn't until august 22nd, that i took it to work, notice the lights again and decide to…
Motorcycle turn off completely while driving and would not start again. Most likely due to voltage regulator. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson Iron 883 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson Iron 883 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Iron 883 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.