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2005 Harley-Davidson Touring Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,300miles, 13 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and suspension (2). 13 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 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.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The horn on my 05 harley davidson motorcyle does not work. The dealership and all the other dealerships that service harley davidson's in the area know of no fix for the problem. They say all the new bikes have disfunctional horns and the replacement parts are just as bad. It is very important to have a functional horn on a motorcycle because people simply don't always see us and we need to let them know we're in the lane they are trying to occupy. Especially in dc traffic.”

NHTSA complaint #10137323, filed 2005-09, 200 miles

Engine cooling: “Dt: while crossing an intersection (turning left) the consumer let out the clutch, and while moving forward, the motorcycle stalled and fell over. Previously, on another, more gradual left turn, the motorcycle simply coughed and kept going.”

NHTSA complaint #10119929, filed 2005-05, 1,710 miles

Suspension: “Motorcycle developed a high speed wobble,was traveling in nevada ir15 at approximately 90 MPH,handlebars went violently right and left. Could not stop them from moving back and forth. Motorcycle forced me to the road,first impact was the right side of motorcycle. The motorcycle forced me to the ground.”

NHTSA complaint #10131449, filed 2005-08, 2,300 miles

Vehicle speed control: “I purchased this new 2005 harley davidson on 1/20/2005. While riding on the interstate freeway I engaged the cruise control. I attempted to disengage it so I could adjust my speed. The controls did not disengage it. I used my brakes, those did not disengage it. I pulled the clutch, that did not disengage it but the engine speed jump up to 6500 RPM. When I released the clutch my speed increased to around 85 MPH. I turned off the dash switch and that did not have any effect. I turned off the motorcycle and coasted to an off ramp. I restarted the motorcycle and rode to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10114586, filed 2005-03, 250 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 13 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 250 and 4,820 miles.

92%0–108%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (13 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200514
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring → · Check a 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.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Touring

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005142,3002———Not enough data
200469,0000———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Touring model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring reported?

Among the 13 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,300 miles and the middle half falls between 250 and 4,820 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.