Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
8,221 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2003 model years. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
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Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Structure: 1
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1
Electrical System leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 |
2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2003: 1
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2000 | 2001 | 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10341342 · 13,642 miINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING ON 2001 HARLEY SPORTSTER XLS FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY AND COMPLETELY AT 13642 MILES AND 9 YEARS AND THE SPEEDO/TACH NEUTRAL LITE/SIGNAL INDICATOR BAR FLOPPED FORWARD ON TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MARCH 2009, SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE FIRST FAILURE OR NOT. AM NOW LOOKING FOR AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AFTER READING HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. RODE 2 MILES HOME. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Equipment | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10191946 · 2,800 miTHE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE TACH AND SPEEDOMETER IS DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED OR CAST AND METAL FATIGUE CAUSES THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE WHERE IT IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME. THE TACH/SPEEDO UNIT THEN CAN FALL FREE FROM THE BIKE- A VERY DANGEROUS EVENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN 7500 MILES THE HOUSING HAS FAILED TWICE. *TR |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1100.0%ODI 896547WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60-65 MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FUEL LEAKAGES WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Structure | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10341342 · 13,642 miINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING ON 2001 HARLEY SPORTSTER XLS FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY AND COMPLETELY AT 13642 MILES AND 9 YEARS AND THE SPEEDO/TACH NEUTRAL LITE/SIGNAL INDICATOR BAR FLOPPED FORWARD ON TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MARCH 2009, SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE FIRST FAILURE OR NOT. AM NOW LOOKING FOR AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AFTER READING HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. RODE 2 MILES HOME. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 13,642 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10341342 · 13,642 miINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING ON 2001 HARLEY SPORTSTER XLS FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY AND COMPLETELY AT 13642 MILES AND 9 YEARS AND THE SPEEDO/TACH NEUTRAL LITE/SIGNAL INDICATOR BAR FLOPPED FORWARD ON TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MARCH 2009, SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE FIRST FAILURE OR NOT. AM NOW LOOKING FOR AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AFTER READING HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. RODE 2 MILES HOME. *TR |
| Equipment | Too few reports for a range | 2,800 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10191946 · 2,800 miTHE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE TACH AND SPEEDOMETER IS DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED OR CAST AND METAL FATIGUE CAUSES THE BRACKET TO SEPARATE WHERE IT IS BOLTED TO THE FRAME. THE TACH/SPEEDO UNIT THEN CAN FALL FREE FROM THE BIKE- A VERY DANGEROUS EVENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IN 7500 MILES THE HOUSING HAS FAILED TWICE. *TR |
| Structure | Too few reports for a range | 13,642 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10341342 · 13,642 miINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING ON 2001 HARLEY SPORTSTER XLS FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY AND COMPLETELY AT 13642 MILES AND 9 YEARS AND THE SPEEDO/TACH NEUTRAL LITE/SIGNAL INDICATOR BAR FLOPPED FORWARD ON TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MARCH 2009, SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE FIRST FAILURE OR NOT. AM NOW LOOKING FOR AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AFTER READING HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. RODE 2 MILES HOME. *TR |
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2001: 0 complaints · 2003: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Electrical System | Equipment | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 10341342 · 13,642 miINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING ON 2001 HARLEY SPORTSTER XLS FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY AND COMPLETELY AT 13642 MILES AND 9 YEARS AND THE SPEEDO/TACH NEUTRAL LITE/SIGNAL INDICATOR BAR FLOPPED FORWARD ON TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MARCH 2009, SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE FIRST FAILURE OR NOT. AM NOW LOOKING FOR AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AFTER READING HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. RODE 2 MILES HOME. *TR |
| Equipment | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Structure | 1ODI 10341342 · 13,642 miINSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOUSING ON 2001 HARLEY SPORTSTER XLS FAILED SPONTANEOUSLY AND COMPLETELY AT 13642 MILES AND 9 YEARS AND THE SPEEDO/TACH NEUTRAL LITE/SIGNAL INDICATOR BAR FLOPPED FORWARD ON TO THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. BOUGHT THE BIKE IN MARCH 2009, SO I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS THE FIRST FAILURE OR NOT. AM NOW LOOKING FOR AN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AFTER READING HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. RODE 2 MILES HOME. *TR | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
1 patterns with matching reports.
1 mentions · 33.3% of complaints
Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60-65 MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FUEL LEAKAGES WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BURNS. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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