Harley-Davidson XLH Series Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 6, 2001 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson XLH Series, across 3 model years (1995–1999). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.

Peak: 1999, with 2 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 1199611999: 219992

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson XLH Series years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No XLH Series model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1999 XLH Series: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 XLH Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 1995 XLH Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

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 XLH Series problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Power Train110
Steering110
Structure110

All Harley-Davidson XLH Series model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1999 XLH Series20—Engine and Engine Cooling
1996 XLH Series10—Structure
1995 XLH Series10—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson XLH Series years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (2), 1996 (1), 1995 (1). 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 XLH Series?

Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XLH Series have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.