Harley-Davidson Wide Glide Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Wide Glide, across 1 model years (2004–2004). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2004 Wide Glide: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

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 Wide Glide problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure110

All Harley-Davidson Wide Glide model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2004 Wide Glide10—Structure

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson Wide Glide years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (1). 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 Wide Glide?

Structure, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Wide Glide have?

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