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2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 2008-08

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004111%
2003862%
2001240%
1999120%

Other parts of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology