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Harley-Davidson Sportster.
Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2005 to 2024 models.
Photos: order_242 from Chile (Wikimedia Commons)
What riders watch most.
From 100 YouTube videos about the Harley-Davidson Sportster, 46.5M views.
What owners say it costs
- Battery$2503 videos · most $100–$300Hear it ▶
- Brakes$1,3503 videos · most $1,000–$1,800Hear it ▶
- Oil change$1202 videos · most $60–$180Hear it ▶
Dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos (median, so one wild number can't swing it). Not verified sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Most-watched topics
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Before you buy, watch
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How-To Guide: What To Look For When Purchasing A Used Harley-Davidson Sportsterlowbrowcustoms · 560K viewsViews show what people watch most, not how often something goes wrong. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them.
What owners complain about. Share of complaints.
Recalls 5
- Exterior Lighting 2021
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Sportster (XL) motorcycles and 796 headlight assemblies that may have been sold as replacement parts for 2005-2019 Sportster, 2005-2017 Softa…
- Electrical System 2022
Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the …
- Electrical System 2006
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FR…
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- Steering 25V590000
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.…
- Steering 26V075000
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by model year.
Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.
Filed as: XL1200C, RH1250S, XL883, XL883N, SPORTSTER. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle
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