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Engine coolingPart report

2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Xl883c model has stalled out several times since date of purchase, usually at 50 MPH. Contacted dealer, who is unable to determine problem, consumer is now experiencing gas leaks and feels this vehicle has a manufacturers defect.”

NHTSA complaint #8007229, filed 2002-04

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003338%
2002233%
2000222%
1998233%
1996117%

Other parts of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster

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.

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