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2005 Harley-Davidson Touring Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
1,710miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,710 miles.

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.

“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

“Bought vehicle brand new on 04/08/05. Vehicle engine pings at normal operating RPM, took vehicle to dealer, dealer was able to hear noise but did not know how to fix, dealer contacted manufacture, they sent a representative to drive the vehicle, the factory rep. Said the sound was normal due to emissions. I have 2 friends who have same year and model bikes and there bikes do not ping. I contacted the general manager of the dealership and harley davidson customer service, their responses were if the rep. Said it was normal then it was normal. …”

NHTSA complaint #10129391, filed 2005-07

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005214%

Other parts of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring

Electrical system
6 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring

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.

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