2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,500miles, 5 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 a death, according to the filers. 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.
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Seats1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “While riding motorcycle between 50-70 MPH motorcycle pulled to the left, and had pulsation. Took motorcycle to dealership several times, and mechanic determined torque was redesigned by manufacturer and needed to be replacing of parts due to right/left motion of swing arm. The mechanics are unable to maintain the alignment of the motorcycle. Problem so severe at times the motorcycle veers suddenly withouth obvious reason to the left into oncoming traffic. Rear tire loosing air. The clutch would chatter as released and it entered the friction zone.”
NHTSA complaint #10094966, filed 2004-10, 3,300 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2004 harley davidson electria glide flhtpi. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear brakes failed to engage when applied. The contact used the front brakes to stop the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The current and failure mileages were 13,287.”
NHTSA complaint #10360106, filed 2010-10, 13,287 milesElectrical system: “Backing vehicle, engine off - ignition on, spark under seat then fire in wire harness. Hd service dept said it was a failure in the voltage regulator. Advised this was a common problem, no recalls no service bulletin.”
NHTSA complaint #10240187, filed 2008-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,400 and 13,287 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2004 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,500 miles and the middle half falls between 4,400 and 13,287 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.