American Ironhorse Texas Chopper Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the American Ironhorse Texas Chopper (2004–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Texas Chopper model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 3,210 | 1 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 1,800 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system3 27%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 18%
- Wheels1 9.1%
- Vehicle speed control1 9.1%
- Tires1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
- Exterior lighting1 9.1%
- Equipment1 9.1%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “We have a 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper motorcycle that my husband was riding on the interstate at about 60-65 MPH. He heard a loud pop from the bike and immediately began slowing down. He got to an exit ramp before he downshifted the bike, and when he shifted down the wheels locked up and he skidded several feet. He was lucky not to be killed. We have been told by our dealer that the bike has a roadmax transmission. I have tried to reach American Ironhorse in fort worth, texas, several times. They don't respond to my calls. …”
NHTSA complaint #10243174, filed 2008-09, 4,420 miles2004: “Greetings, my speedo/tach all-in-one unit on my 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper motorcycle has failed two separate times over the last year for unknown mechanical/electrical problems. In oct. 2007, I had to replace the my original unit through aih for a new speedo/tach head unit for approx. $900.00. On my second ride of this season, my new unit completely failed again resulting in the professional recommendation through aih of another new unit again. I have had several friends and aih professionals express their opinion on aih's r&d pitfalls with this old speedo/tach setup/system! …”
NHTSA complaint #10198825, filed 2007-08, 2,700 milesAbout this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology