AutoDefect IQ

2005 Harley-Davidson Xl problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

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Complaints
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Recalls
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Service bulletins
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Crashes reported
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Fires reported
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Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

What owners report

2011-03-25 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 harley davidson xb (n/a). the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but the failure was not diagnosed. the contact later inspected the vehicle and discovered that there was a failure within the fuel pump and the wires had blown the fuses. th…”

2006-12-18 · Unknown Or Other

“i recently purchased a motorcycle trailer from kendon industries, 3711 e. la palma ave, anaheim, ca 92806. the trailer was specifically designed for a long bike (chopper style). the first time i used the trailer, i was traveling on the freeway and noticed that the tie downs for the bike and come loose and the bike very nearly came loose from the …”

2005-10-06 · Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs

“dt: 2005 harley davidson wide glide. the front forks were so weak that they sagged when the consumer was not braking. the consumer stated the springs were too weak in the forks. the consumer found other complaints about the same problem. he tried to get the after market springs, but they were on back order. the consumer noticed this a …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.