Harley-Davidson XL1200R Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL1200R, across 4 model years (2003–2007). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Harley-Davidson XL1200R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL1200R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 XL1200R: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2004 XL1200R: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 XL1200R: 1 complaint, 3 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 XL1200R problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL1200R model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL1200R | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 XL1200R | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2004 XL1200R | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2003 XL1200R | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL1200R years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (2), 2004 (2), 2007 (1). 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 XL1200R?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200R have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.