2005 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 2005 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 (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,796 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 2005 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 | 1 | 33% | 2,796 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.
I changed the oil, when finished i could not get the oil cap to lock and seal. I took it to a harley dealership and had the service advisor try to get it to lock down and he could not. That is when i noticed the oil that had dripped all over my bike. I ordered a new cap. I then took it to a bike…
Bought my bike new had 15 miles on it. And have been fixing this bike since day one.. Dealer replace the crank position sensor twice under warranty and i replaced it once after warranty .that is four sensors in less then . 3,000 miles..not to mention that it is extremely dangerous when this part…
In may 2006 i took the harley davidson to the dealer after the rear brake pads needed to be replaced at approximately 9,000 miles. Dealer acknowledged pads wore out prematurely due to faulty master cylinder. Master cylinder rebuilt and motorcycle released. In june 2006 brakes failed and motorcycle…
Other Harley-Davidson XL883C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL883C | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 XL883C | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 XL883C | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 XL883C | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 XL883C | 1 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL883C 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 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.