2005 Harley-Davidson V-ROD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V-ROD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-ROD. That ranks 2nd out of 2 V-ROD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 8 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson V-ROD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle's electricity to the lights had lost power on six occasions. The service dealer continued to change fuses but the problem persisted. The contact expressed the motorcycle would never be safe to drive.
The solid wheels on my 2005 harley-davidson vrsca motorcycle are a safety hazard on the interstate highways whenever i get caught in the "wake" of any larger vehichles passing me or whenver i pass larger vehicles and whenever there is a cross wind on any road or highway. These wheels (front and…
Other Harley-Davidson V-ROD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 V-ROD | 3 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson V-ROD 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 V-ROD?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson V-ROD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.