2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (2) 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 3,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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.
- Suspension3 30%
- Brakes2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Passing a semi tractor trailer a about 70mph front end steering on new 04 electraglide classic began a wobbling of the front tire. It was extremely noticable and nearly caused the bike to go into the tractor trailer. In order to solve the problem I reduced my speed w/o applying brakes to about 40mph and the wobbling finally stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #10086292, filed 2004-08, 3,000 milesBrakes: “When braking there would be a loud grinding noise, which could cause extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10087113, filed 2004-08, 5,000 milesElectrical system: “Horn gets worse and becomes inaudible. The harley motor company should recall and replace all horns with better quality parts. Mine has been replaced at my cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10137366, filed 2005-09Engine cooling: “Without warning, the motorcycle lost power when riding at any speed. This caused the consumer to drift to the side of the road. The consumer contacted the dealership about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10071707, filed 2004-06Mileage 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 50 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V465000Sep 30, 2004Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Harley-Davidson Road King 2004, Softail 2004–2005, Dyna 2004–2005 +5 more
On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. On fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. On carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could…
Recall details for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Road King
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 3,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 20,344 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Road King model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50 and 5,000 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 30, 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.