2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles.
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.
“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 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 20% |
| 2001 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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