2000 Harley-Davidson Softail Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and brakes (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Fuel system2 29%
- Brakes1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The cam bearing problem was known at the time I purchased my motorcycle for close to $20,000, but I was not notified this was a problem. The failure could have cost me and my girlfriend our lives. This should be a recall item. Harley davidson sent a service repairman.”
NHTSA complaint #731169, filed 2000-09Fuel system: “When consumer went to take motorcycle out of his garage, he noticed that there was fuel leaking from carburetor. Dealership was in possession of motorcycle, and informed consumer that defect was a result of bad gas. The consumer had the motorcycle serviced last september/october - there was nothing wrong with motorcycle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886292, filed 2001-04Brakes: “The brake pedal traps the foot under it due to its design. Harley has redisigned it for the 2001 models but won't replace it on the older models. I wrote to them and they refused in writing to do anything about the defect.”
NHTSA complaint #756187, filed 2001-12Equipment: “I purchased form performance machineinc a contour belt drive primary for my 2000 harley davidson soft tail duce. After having a harley davidson dealer install it I put 400 miles on the motorcycle when at about 20 MPH the rear wheel locked up. Caused by the clutch hub retaining clip coming off letting the clutch hub jamming into the outer cover. I sent it back to performance machine while it was still under warranty for a refund. They tell me there was nothing wrong and are returning it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10151740, filed 2006-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail 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
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10028305Oct 20, 2008Equipment. Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug (part number 45838-77). The new torque for both parts is 60-70 ft lbs (81.3-94.9nm).
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Softail
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 625 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Softail model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2000 Harley-Davidson Softail 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.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.