BrakesPart report
1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 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 brakes of the 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 96V103000Jun 14, 1996The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position.Covers: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1996, FL 1996, FX 1996 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster
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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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