2005 Harley-Davidson Touring Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Touring years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring. That is the most of any Touring model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 3,950 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 43% | 3,950 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 14% | 1,710 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 14% | 1,160 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 14% | 1,925 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | 4,820 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | 650 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Harley-Davidson Touring recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Problem: Certain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves. The functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.
Risk: If the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. This could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.
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.
The horn on my 2005 harley davidson flhtcui does not work properly. The horn is very muffled and is only audible for approx 50 feet. *8nm
Faulty horn on harley davidson motorcycles(flht),safety hazard,works intermittently. *jb
Horn continually fails to operate. Have taken it to the dealer multiple times only to be told that it is a chronic problem with 2005 harley davidson motorcycles and there is no fix.*jb
The horn on my brand new 2005 harley-davidson ultra classic has not worked properly since i have had the bike and the dealership where i purchased the bike told me that they cannot repair the horn. *nm
The horn on my 05 harley davidson motorcyle does not work. The dealership and all the other dealerships that service harley davidson's in the area know of no fix for the problem. They say all the new bikes have disfunctional horns and the replacement parts are just as bad. It is very important to…
Other Harley-Davidson Touring years
← 2004 Touring · 2010 Touring →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Touring | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Touring | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 2 |
| 2004 Touring | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Touring 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 Touring?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Touring model years, the 2005 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.