Harley-Davidson XL1200S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson XL1200S, across 3 model years (2000–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson XL1200S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL1200S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 XL1200S: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2001 XL1200S: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2000 XL1200S: 1 complaint, 0 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 XL1200S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL1200S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 XL1200S | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2001 XL1200S | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 XL1200S | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL1200S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (1), 2001 (1), 2000 (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 XL1200S?
Electrical System, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200S have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.