Harley-Davidson Trike Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson Trike, across 4 model years (2011–2018). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Harley-Davidson Trike years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Trike model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 Trike: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2011 Trike: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2018 Trike: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson Trike problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Trike model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Trike | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2017 Trike | 6 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2014 Trike | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Trike | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Trike years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (6), 2011 (2), 2018 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson Trike?
Power Train, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Trike have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.