2005 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Exterior Lighting 2023-12-21 · PAB1146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp. purpose: to inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. the light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and internat
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What owners report
2022-05-09 · Tires“as i was stopped at a signal, a gentleman pulled up beside me that had been following me or approximately the last mile or two. he told me that my rear tire appeared to be wobbling. upon further investigation i found there to be a defect in my tire. 2/3 of the tire are normal width but the other third is noticeably narrower. i haven't ever seen an …”
2013-06-28 · Engine · 25,000 mi“faulty engine. needs complete rebuild. bike was very well maintained. harley knew about the problem with the faulty engines but ignored. *tr…”
2010-10-19 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 7,000 mi“rear brake failure on a 2005 harley davidson xlc 1200. tech's could discover no leakage in the brake line. hd tech's could not explain the problem. noted that the brake assembly was unsafe and total replacement needed. motorcycle mileage was under 9,000 mi. and all services performed on time. hd refused free replacement, denied responsibility. *tr…”
2009-04-22 · Electrical System · 9,500 mi“typical motorcycle riding unknown frequency replaced ckp sensor i have a 2005 harley davidson xl1200c motorcycle. about a week ago ,after the bike was warmed up,it would stall at intersections and backfire and often die as you try to accelerate out of the intersection while turning. the only way to keep the bike running is to rev it to a high …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.