Harley-Davidson XL1200V Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 16, 2016 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL1200V, across 1 model years (2012–2012). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is equipment adaptive/mobility.

Harley-Davidson XL1200V years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XL1200V model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2012 XL1200V: 2 complaints, 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 XL1200V problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Equipment Adaptive/mobility110
Power Train110

All Harley-Davidson XL1200V model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2012 XL1200V20—Equipment Adaptive/mobility

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson XL1200V years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (2). 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 XL1200V?

Equipment Adaptive/mobility, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL1200V have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.