Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Harley-Davidson 1200 (1999–2002) that have at least 5 complaints. 1999 has the most, with 8. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All 1200 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.

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

• Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)5 36%
• Vehicle speed control2 14%
• Steering2 14%
• Transmission and drivetrain1 7.1%
• Suspension1 7.1%
• Fuel system1 7.1%
• Exterior lighting1 7.1%
• Electrical system1 7.1%

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

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