2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportster years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Sportster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,300 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 33% | 1,300 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 11,300 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear view mirror stem failures (PE02083) — opened Nov 12, 2002, closed Feb 26, 2003, led to recall 03V058000.
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 6 year old son and my ex-husband were killed by another driver while they were on a motorcycle. I would like to know why there is not a law prohibiting children from riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. I was not allowed by law to put aaron in the car without being placed in a car seat, yet…
While driving 25 mph the left rear view mirror snapped off. A recall was issued for the 2002 model instead.*ak *nm
While driving, the motorcycle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the motorcycle, but was unable to do so. The consumer had to turn the circuit breaker on to restart. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the vehicle…
Riding my 2001 harley-davidson 1200s (sportster 1200 sport) home from work and the brakes locked up. Weather conditions: mist/light rain. The bike had just had its 10k service done a few weeks prior at local h-d dealership and they also put on new tires front & rear. The bike shook violently from…
I purchased the motorcycle new and it has been nothing but a major problem from the mirrors falling off will moving, head light aimed at the sky not too the road, part of the forward gear shift control falling off over and over, leaking oil from the head and the lower end and from the air cleaner…
Other Harley-Davidson Sportster years
← 2000 Sportster · 2002 Sportster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sportster | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Sportster | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Sportster | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Sportster | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 Sportster | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Sportster | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 Sportster | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Sportster | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Sportster | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Sportster | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster?
Owners most often report visibility, child seat, electrical system problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportster model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.