2005 Harley-Davidson XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL. That is the most of any XL model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 XL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson XL 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 harley davidson xb (n/a). The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. The contact later inspected the vehicle and discovered that there was a failure within…
I recently purchased a motorcycle trailer from kendon industries, 3711 e. La palma ave, anaheim, ca 92806. The trailer was specifically designed for a long bike (chopper style). The first time i used the trailer, i was traveling on the freeway and noticed that the tie downs for the bike and come…
Dt: 2005 harley davidson wide glide. The front forks were so weak that they sagged when the consumer was not braking. The consumer stated the springs were too weak in the forks. The consumer found other complaints about the same problem. He tried to get the after market springs, but they were on…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages, suspension problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL?
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 XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.