2004 Harley-Davidson Road King Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 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.
“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 miles“Motorcycle stability issue. I purchased new with about 20 test miles, an flhtci, 2004, harley davidson motorcyle. Immediately upon riding I found it pulled to the left, especially when you roll off the throttle(decelerate). The amount of deflection would have caused a swerve into oncoming traffic had I not been an experienced rider. Dealer has made several attempts but is unable to resolve the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10082583, filed 2004-07, 20 miles“I have reported this before but have not heard back from you... Can you please help? Poor handling motorcycle, 2004 harley davidson, flhtci - motorcycle tended to want to pull to the left, especially when decelerating - several visits to the dealer for alignments of the engine/frame/drivetrain - problem minimized but not eliminated. - high speed wobbles occurred regularly and without notice which I handled becuase I am an experienced rider and very fortunate to have been able to survive. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091250, filed 2004-09, 50 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 30% |
| 2001 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King
2 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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