Harley-Davidson XL883N Problems by Year
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XL883N, across 7 model years (2012–2022). The 2021 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson XL883N years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No XL883N model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2021 XL883N: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 XL883N: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 XL883N: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 XL883N: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 XL883N: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2020 XL883N: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 XL883N problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson XL883N model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 XL883N | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 XL883N | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 XL883N | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2019 XL883N | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2017 XL883N | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 XL883N | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2012 XL883N | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson XL883N years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2021 (2), 2019 (2), 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 XL883N?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XL883N have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.