Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems by Year
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL1200C, across 12 model years (2000–2019). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson XL1200C years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL1200C model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 XL1200C: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 XL1200C: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2005 XL1200C: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 XL1200C: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 XL1200C: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2002 XL1200C: 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 XL1200C problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL1200C model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL1200C | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 XL1200C | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2009 XL1200C | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 XL1200C | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 XL1200C | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 XL1200C | 6 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2005 XL1200C | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 XL1200C | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 XL1200C | 3 | 1 | — | Visibility | |
| 2002 XL1200C | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 XL1200C | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 2000 XL1200C | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL1200C years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (6), 2007 (4), 2005 (4). 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 XL1200C?
Electrical System, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200C have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.