2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).

0Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster.

Most common 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility2
Exterior Lighting2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Unknown Or Other1
Power Train1
Suspension1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System1

What owners report

2005-04-06, Visibility
PE 02-083/REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURES: THE LEFT SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ISSUE WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL.*AK
2002-08-05, Electrical System
MOTORCYCLE CAN BE TURNED ON JUST BY TURNING ON IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT PUSHING STARTER BUTTON. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2002-06-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE ROCKER BOX GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL WHILE DRIVING, DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2002-04-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
XL883C MODEL HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE, USUALLY AT 50 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM, CONSUMER IS NOW EXPERIENCING GAS LEAKS AND FEELS THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.*AK *TT
2001-08-10, Suspension
MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALER 25 TIMES FOR REPAIRS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP, DUE TO MANUFACTURING DESIGN. *AK

2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster questions

Does the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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