2004 Harley-Davidson DYNA WIDE-GLIDE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
9,086 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1 |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables: 1; Wheels:Rim: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
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). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
2005: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly 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 from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10118013 · 2005-04-17 (April 17, 2005)
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2004 FXDWG- AFTER 3 VISITS TO DEALERSHIP FOR FACTORY SERVICE- REAR WHEEL SPOKES LOOSENED TO POINT OF REAR END WOBBLING BACK AND FORTH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,571 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143141 · 2005-11-18 (November 18, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 12,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143141 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V510000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
Reported: 2003-12-08 (December 8, 2003)
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CARBURETED ENGINES WHICH HAVE AN ANGLED FUEL FITTING ON THE GAS TANK DO NOT MEET HARLEY-DAVIDSON IMPACT TEST STANDARDS.
Consequence: THIS COULD PRESENT A RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH THE PROPER TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
NHTSA campaign record ↗04V465000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
Consequence: THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
2 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.
Problems by model year
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 | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 150.0%ODI 10143141 · 12,600 miDT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 150.0%ODI 10143141 · 12,600 miDT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB |
| Wheels:Rim | 150.0%ODI 10118013 · 5,571 miHARLEY DAVIDSON 2004 FXDWG- AFTER 3 VISITS TO DEALERSHIP FOR FACTORY SERVICE- REAR WHEEL SPOKES LOOSENED TO POINT OF REAR END WOBBLING BACK AND FORTH. *AK |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Too few reports for a range | 12,600 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10143141 · 12,600 miDT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | Too few reports for a range | 12,600 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10143141 · 12,600 miDT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB |
| Wheels:Rim | Too few reports for a range | 5,571 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10118013 · 5,571 miHARLEY DAVIDSON 2004 FXDWG- AFTER 3 VISITS TO DEALERSHIP FOR FACTORY SERVICE- REAR WHEEL SPOKES LOOSENED TO POINT OF REAR END WOBBLING BACK AND FORTH. *AK |
Complaint and recall timeline
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.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| 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. |
Emerging complaint spikes
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.
Equal-age model-year comparison
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.
2004: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 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.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | Wheels:Rim |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | — | 1ODI 10143141 · 12,600 miDT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1ODI 10143141 · 12,600 miDT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB | — | 0 |
| Wheels:Rim | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.