2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The part named most often is body and structure, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure3 60%
- Electrical system2 40%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “The contact stated that while riding a motorcycle a clunking noise was heard coming from in the front. Upon inspection, 3 of the 4 mounting brackets that retained the front fairing were broken. The brackets secure the fairing therefore a failure could separate from the motorcycle striking the operator.”
NHTSA complaint #10160285, filed 2006-06, 23,000 milesElectrical system: “When the motorcycle is hot and you turn on the high beams a fuse blows. When the bike was hot and the consumer turned on the high beams or spotlights the fuse which controls all the lights blew. The consumer believes the design is poor by having the headlights and spotlights control by the same fuse.”
NHTSA complaint #10089368, filed 2004-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 23,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 7,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 13 | 9,075 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 23,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 80,615 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Electra Glide model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,000 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 23,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.