2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportster 1200R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Sportster 1200R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 6,580 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | 6,580 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 21,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the front master brake cylinder assembly had been built with inadequate lubrication on the secondary cup. This could cause the sliding resistance of the piston to be excessive, which in turn could cause the return of the piston to be slow upon release of the brake.
Risk: The piston may not return completely. If this happens, the rear brake light could remain illuminated which could cause a crash or injuries.
Fix: Dealers will rebuild the master cylinder. The recall began on july 10, 2006. Owners may 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.
My harley davidson motorcycle the motor locked up, causing a skid, this happened at low speeds but had it happened on the interstate someone could have been killed, or hurt for life. The reason the motor locked up was because screws from the air filter vibrated lose and were sucked into the motor…
Failure of front brake. Near wreck with stopping car. Cannot correct problem. Dealer cannot get repair parts. This is an ongoing problem that is getting worse. Problem is intermittent but getting more frequent. *jb
Safety recall on 2005 harley davidson sportster1200r--- defective front master cylinder assembly received recall notice on 7/05/06. Promised recall kit by 7/10/06. As of today ( 8/23/06 ) dealer has still not received recall kit resulting in me driving an unsafe motorcycle!!! I want my bike fixed…
Other Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Sportster 1200R | 4 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportster 1200R model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.