2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883 years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883. That is the most of any XL883 model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 24,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 XL883 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 | 2 | 67% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 19,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883.
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.
My wife was riding her motorcycle to work and had just left our residence. She was approaching a curve in the road and went to apply her brakes to slow down before entering it. The rear brake pedal failed with absolutely no pressure. She was able to downshift, slow down, and safely return to our…
My wife was riding her motorcycle to work and had just left our residence. She was approaching a curve in the road and went to apply her brakes to slow down before entering it. The rear brake pedal failed with absolutely no pressure. She was able to downshift, slow down, and safely return to our…
Rear master cylinder has failed. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson XL883 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XL883 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL883 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 XL883 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 XL883 | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL883 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 XL883?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.