2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2009 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Ultra Classic years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. That ranks 4th out of 5 Ultra Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2 · ~20,250 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~30,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~66,754 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System250%20,250——
Engine and Engine Cooling250%30,000——
Wheels125%66,754——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 2 complaints
2002: 1200212004: 2200422009: 120091

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle. While driving 65 mph he noticed that the rear tire suddenly became flat. The contact noticed that the rim was cracked in the center and through the spokes. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure…

Wheels · received Oct 6, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10286423

While driving alternator/enerator burned up in the motor, causing the engine to malfunction at 30,000 miles. *ak

Electrical System · received Dec 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10103822

I read about the recall on 2001 to 2003 harley-davidson touring bikes. I have a 2000 ultra classic & i had this same problem back in august of 2003. The bike would just lose all electrical power. This happened to me twice on a 3 lane highway. Oddly enough, it was in front of the h-d plant in…

Electrical System · received Mar 24, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10063767

Consumer received a letter regarding the rear cam bearings in the engine of some twin camm 88 engines failing. Consumer was informed that the vehicle would be repaired under the extended warranty, however conusmer has heard nothing from the manufacturer and still has not received the form he was…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 25, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 568005

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ultra Classic model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.