Harley-Davidson Vrscaw Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 29, 2022 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson Vrscaw, across 4 model years (2007–2010). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2008, with 6 complaints
2007: 5200752008: 6200862009: 2200922010: 020100

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson Vrscaw years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Vrscaw model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2008 Vrscaw: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2007 Vrscaw: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2009 Vrscaw: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 Vrscaw problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline620
Service Brakes320
Fuel/propulsion System210
Structure222
Service Brakes, Hydraulic111
Suspension110

All Harley-Davidson Vrscaw model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2010 Vrscaw01——
2009 Vrscaw21—Service Brakes
2008 Vrscaw60—Fuel/propulsion System
2007 Vrscaw50—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson Vrscaw years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (6), 2007 (5), 2009 (2). 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 Vrscaw?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Vrscaw have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.