2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200C years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. That ranks 2nd out of 12 XL1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 9,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
As I was stopped at a signal, a gentleman pulled up beside me that had been following me or approximately the last mile or two. He told me that my rear tire appeared to be wobbling. Upon further investigation I found there to be a defect in my tire. 2/3 of the tire are normal width but the other…
Faulty engine. Needs complete rebuild. Bike was very well maintained. Harley knew about the problem with the faulty engines but ignored. *tr
Rear brake failure on a 2005 harley davidson xlc 1200. Tech's could discover no leakage in the brake line. Hd tech's could not explain the problem. Noted that the brake assembly was unsafe and total replacement needed. Motorcycle mileage was under 9,000 mi. And all services performed on time. Hd…
Typical motorcycle riding unknown frequency replaced ckp sensor i have a 2005 harley davidson xl1200c motorcycle. About a week ago ,after the bike was warmed up,it would stall at intersections and backfire and often die as you try to accelerate out of the intersection while turning. The only way to…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
← 2004 XL1200C · 2006 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 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 XL1200C | 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 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.