CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
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4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C.
Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
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 issue such as this, but it makes me wonder about the safety riding on a tire such as this. The tire I am speaking of is on my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 custom and the tire is a Michelin Commander 2 size 180/ 65 B16. I believe that this has to be a manufacturer defect because I have never seen an issue or heard of an issue like this before. I w
FAULTY ENGINE. NEEDS COMPLETE REBUILD. BIKE WAS VERY WELL MAINTAINED. HARLEY KNEW ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE FAULTY ENGINES BUT IGNORED. *TR
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
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 LEVEL,WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS ,PARTICULARLY WHILE TURNING. WASN'T INJURED BUT CAME VERY CLOSE TO GETTING RUN OFF SEVERAL TIMES ON THE WAY HOME. I HAD TO JOIN A MOTORCYCLE FORUM TO ACTUALLY DISCOVER WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. AS IT TURNS OUT,2004,2005 AND 2006 XL1200C SPORTSTERS HAVE ALL BEEN AFFLECTED WITH THE RANDOM PART FAILURE AND I KNOW ITS JUST A M
2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C questions
Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Engine (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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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