2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883N years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N. That ranks 4th out of 7 XL883N model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N 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 | 1 | 100% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N.
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.
As i was on the freeway and we were slowing down due to traffic, going about 25/30 mph, i applied both front and back break. My front break locked up and both me and the bike went down. I am an experienced rider and the person who was riding next to me heard them lock up was shocked. There is an…
Other Harley-Davidson XL883N years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 XL883N | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 XL883N | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 XL883N | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 XL883N | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 XL883N | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 XL883N | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL883N 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 2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL883N a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883N model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.