Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 1, 2022 · 49 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 49 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Vrscdx, across 10 model years (2007–2016). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2007, with 18 complaints
2007: 182007182008: 9200892009: 3200932010: 2201022011: 2201122012: 5201252013: 1201312014: 6201462015: 1201512016: 220162

n = 49 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Vrscdx year: 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 Vrscdx: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2008 Vrscdx: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2014 Vrscdx: 6 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2013 Vrscdx: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2015 Vrscdx: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2010 Vrscdx: 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 Vrscdx problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System1380
Fuel System, Gasoline1220
Service Brakes1170
Electrical System950
Service Brakes, Hydraulic421
Service Brakes, Electric310
Engine and Engine Cooling221
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Forward Collision Avoidance110
Fuel System, Other110
Power Train110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Wheels110

All Harley-Davidson Vrscdx model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2016 Vrscdx20—Fuel/propulsion System
2015 Vrscdx10—Wheels
2014 Vrscdx60—Fuel/propulsion System
2013 Vrscdx11—Electrical System
2012 Vrscdx51—Service Brakes
2011 Vrscdx21—Electrical System
2010 Vrscdx21—Service Brakes
2009 Vrscdx31—Fuel/propulsion System
2008 Vrscdx90—Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 Vrscdx180—Fuel System, GasolineFar more complaints than other years

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Frequently asked questions

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

By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (18) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Vrscdx year. 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 Vrscdx?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 13 complaints across 8 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Vrscdx have?

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