2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883C years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C. That is the most of any XL883C model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,700 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 XL883C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C.
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.
To change the rear tire requires the following several steps including, removal of disc brake pads and compressing the brake caliper piston inward, removing the axle and drive belt also required . After completion of the Disassembly and then reassembly of components including brake pads.The rear…
2004 harley davidson sportster 886 xlc crank position sensor fails and renders the motorcycle useless. If this were to happen in traffic, the rider could be killed or seriously injured. *tr
The motorcycle sputters off idle leaving the motorcycle unable to move out of the way of oncoming traffic. This poses a serious safety issue to the rider as the motorcycle will stop forward motion. Replacement of the crank position sensor solves this problem. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson XL883C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL883C | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 XL883C | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 XL883C | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 XL883C | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 XL883C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883C model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.