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SuspensionPart report

2005 Harley-Davidson Touring Suspension Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
1,160miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,160 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“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

“2005 harley davidson screaming eagle electraglide, motorcycle has a high speed wobble. ( 70+MPH) exhibited problem since delivery. Motorcycle has at times taken two full traffic lanes to get under control. Investigation showed steering head bearings improperly adjusted from factory. Dealer has not been able to properly adjust. Dealer acknowledges problem, factory rep does not so dealer refuses to work on the bike without factory authorization. Letters to harley davidson ceo & president go unanswered.”

NHTSA complaint #10126979, filed 2005-06, 20 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005214%
2004233%

Other parts of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring

Electrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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