2004 Harley-Davidson Touring Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Electrical system3 50%
- Suspension2 33%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “When using the cb on a ride, the location of the ptt button was changed from the right hand side to the left. When pushing the push to talk cb button you have an issue with shutting the engine off do the location of the button. I shut the engine off 5 times on my last ride. This is a dangerous situation that may cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10577898, filed 2014-04, 475 milesSuspension: “2004 Harley-Davidson road king. I was going into a sweeping right hand turn, then the rear end started to wobble and I couldn't control the bike ran off the road, was trashed and I broke two ribs and a collar bone. I have owned many of the same bike over 30 years and had wobble problems before but never crashed.”
NHTSA complaint #10137994, filed 2005-09, 3,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Cruise control on harley davidson flhtcui (2004) worked intermittently. At times, the cruise would operate normally, but then would cut out suddenly and without warning. Or, the control panel indicated the cruise was on, when in fact it wasn't. 4-9-05 was not first incident; there were numerous prior events.”
NHTSA complaint #10124167, filed 2005-06, 9,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 20,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 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).
- 10016390Oct 24, 2003Equipment. 2004 service literature update. Harley davidson sportster 2004
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Touring
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 2,300 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 9,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Touring model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Touring reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 20,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.