2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road King years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King. That is the most of any Road King model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 50 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 30% | 50 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 13,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson Road King recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. On fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. On carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip from the air cleaner.
Risk: These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.
Fix: Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
Harley davidson roadking 2004 purchased new. Gear shifter went "flacid" and i was unable to shift into any gear. This happened once in 2004; twice in 2005; twice in 2006; and once last week in 2007. Each time the gear shifter was tightened by the american harley dealer here in western new york; and…
Horn gets worse and becomes inaudible. The harley motor company should recall and replace all horns with better quality parts. Mine has been replaced at my cost. *nm
Dt: the caller had warranty work done on gas tank line and the replacement part was of the same design only shorter. The caller said the line from the gas pump was rubbing on tank and causing a hole in the line inside the tank. Dealer said the replacement part will fail. The caller did not have a…
Dt: consumer states: motor cuts out upon acceleration from stop or if starting the motorcycle and making a turn. Also, it cuts out. It makes a noise pressure release of the air. *ak
I have reported this before but have not heard back from you... Can you please help? Poor handling motorcycle, 2004 harley davidson, flhtci - motorcycle tended to want to "pull" to the left, especially when decelerating - several visits to the dealer for "alignments" of the engine/frame/drivetrain…
Other Harley-Davidson Road King years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 Road King | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Road King | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Road King | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 Road King | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Road King | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Road King | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road King model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.