2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,754miles, 6 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,754 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 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 system2 20%
- Fuel system2 20%
- Engine1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Driveshaft broke in heavy traffic when shifting from neutral to first gear as vehicle was rolling. Total loss of vehicle control resulted. An accident was barely avoided when car behind almost struck the motorcycle. Mfg. / dealer would not cover under original warranty or extended service plan. Vehicle was towed at owner expense.”
NHTSA complaint #762151, filed 2002-05Electrical system: “Electrical system failure. Faulty stator. Caused the bike to loose lights and stall on the interstate in moderate to heavy traffic. Took it to the dealer and they advised me harley davidson motor co. Knows about this defect and it should be recalled. The replacement stator is a upgraded part due to the failures of the original stators. They advised me to keep my receipts in the event it is recalled so I may possibly get a refund. Bike had 19,000 miles when the stator failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10340231, filed 2010-06, 19,000 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 2001 harley davidson Ultra Classic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the entire instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred within two minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the injection system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10639457, filed 2014-09, 6,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2001 harley davidson Ultra Classic. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was tuned up and the oil was changed, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where the computer was reset, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10669400, filed 2014-12, 6,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 19,000 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 20,350 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 14,754 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 34,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (30% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,754 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 19,000 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 30, 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.