2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R. That is the most of any XL1200R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 100%). 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 XL1200R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R.
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.
Consumer is seeking assistance for recall involving the front master brake cylinder on his harley davidson, the parts are not available. *mc the consumer stated the rear brake light illuminated most of the time. The consumer tried to get the problem fixed on 4 separate occasions even before the…
Consumer complaint regarding harley davidson dealer refused to give a loaner while waiting for the arrival of the recall parts. *kb *jb
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200R years
← 2003 XL1200R · 2006 XL1200R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL1200R | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 XL1200R | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 XL1200R | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL1200R 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 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL1200R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200R model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.