2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200C years
- Not enough data 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. That ranks 6th out of 12 XL1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 100% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C.
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.
I heard a tapping sound while riding my motorcycle. A cracked upper belt cover/guard was detected. No injury occurred but the cover could have gotten caught in the belt causing a serious injury to rider. The welding on the guard was cracked. *jb
Battery cover on 2004 harley-davidson 1200 custom sportster has blown off twice while traveling down interstate highway. First time a car behind me swerved but still ran over cover. Second time a friend on his motorcycle behind me was nearly hit by cover. I allied harley-davidson customer service…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
← 2003 XL1200C · 2005 XL1200C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 XL1200C | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XL1200C | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 XL1200C | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 XL1200C | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200C model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.