2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V-ROD years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD. That is the most of any V-ROD model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 3,568 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD.
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 fuel gauge doesn't read properly anywhere below full. I learned from fellow owners that this problem is common to all vrsca models. Factory replacement of the fuel level items does not correct the problem. Poorly engineered part that needs a redesign. *tt
Dt: the contact owned a 2004 harley davidson vrsca. He felt that this was a major safety problem with the motorcycle. This particular motorcycle came with a solid wheel. Whenever going at a high speed there was a major possibility of losing control of the motorcycle because of the wind. This could…
Dt: contact states that the harley davidson v-rod is unstable because of the wind currents and normal driving speed. The contact has talked to harley davidson, and they suggested to him to go and buy spoked wheels. *ak *sc the solid wheels created too much surface area for the light front end and…
Other Harley-Davidson V-ROD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 V-ROD | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD?
Owners most often report wheels, electronic stability control, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson V-ROD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V-ROD model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.