2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Suspension:multiple Axle:torque Arm (1) · Steering (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2015-06-24 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) harley davidson electra glide ultra l. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manu…”
2015-05-05 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson electra (na). the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the cont…”
2012-08-28 · Steering · 4,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flhtk (n/a). the contact stated that while driving 15 mph the vehicle would wobble, shaking the contact's arms and making the vehicle hard to control. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who decided to grease the barring in the steering column in order to remedy the problem. the failure recurred. the dealer…”
2010-10-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 13,287 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 harley davidson electria glide flhtpi. while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear brakes failed to engage when applied. the contact used the front brakes to stop the vehicle. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. the current and…”
2008-08-29 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“backing vehicle, engine off - ignition on, spark under seat then fire in wire harness. hd service dept said it was a failure in the voltage regulator. advised this was a common problem, no recalls no service bulletin. *tr…”
2007-09-19 · Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) · 14,500 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 harley davidson electra glide. while riding 45-50 mph over a bump, the gps that was attached to the inner fairing became detached. the failure dented the fuel tank. the part number was 92100-05, which clipped onto the vehicle. the failure mileage was 14,500 and current mileage was 15,000. …”
2006-02-22 · Seats · 7,500 mi“dt*: the contact stated the bracket that holds the seat to the motorcycle fractured. as a result, the seat leans to one side. the dealer and manufacturer were informed, but no repairs were made. updated 04/17/06. *jb…”
2004-10-26 · Suspension:multiple Axle:torque Arm · 3,300 mi“while riding motorcycle between 50-70 mph motorcycle pulled to the left, and had pulsation. took motorcycle to dealership several times, and mechanic determined torque was redesigned by manufacturer and needed to be replacing of parts due to right/left motion of swing arm. *ak the mechanics are unable to maintain the alignment of the motor…”
2004-09-30 · Electronic Stability Control:automatic (Asc) · 💥 crash“2004 harley davidson flhtcse screaming eagle went into high speed wobble, causing rider to lose control. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.