2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200CX years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX. That is the most of any XL1200CX model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,333 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX 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 | 100% | 9,333 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 9,333 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 9,333 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX.
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 exited the freeway, i approached a red light and the roadster just shut off and the bike seized. Had i not quickly pressed the clutch i would've lost control. Then the oil pressure light, the check engine light, and the security lights turned on. I tried to turn the motorcycle on and it was…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200CX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 XL1200CX | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 XL1200CX | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 XL1200CX | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL1200CX problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200CX model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.