2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ultra Classic years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. That is the most of any Ultra Classic model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 30%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 30% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 16,254 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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 2001 harley davidson ultra classic. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was tuned up and the oil was changed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 harley davidson ultra classic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred within two minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who…
Cpsc# i1180305a. 2001 harley davidson ultra classic. Consumer stated that he recently developed two fuel leaks. Also stated that this is a common problem with fuel injected harley davidson's. *ln the consumer stated fuel was leaking from the fuel line quick disconnect fittings that were used to…
Electrical system failure. Faulty stator. Caused the bike to loose lights and stall on the interstate in moderate to heavy traffic. Took it to the dealer and they advised me harley davidson motor co. Knows about this defect and it should be recalled. The replacement stator is a upgraded part due to…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 to 70 mph the vehicle wobbled from side to side. There was a vibration in the handlebars causing a loss of control of the vehicle; however no crash occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, where they determined the motorcycle was…
Other Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic years
← 2000 Ultra Classic · 2002 Ultra Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ultra Classic | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Ultra Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Ultra Classic | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Ultra Classic | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.