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Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Harley-Davidson XL1200C (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All XL1200C model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
200664,10009—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2006: “On a long trip to or from ca. Pulled the clutch as I was approaching a stop sign but it didn't disengage. Had to put it in neutral. I took it to the nearest hd dealership where I was told this is a common problem because of the faulty spring plate being riveted together w/ copper rivets that are prone to wear out & cause clutch failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10584793, filed 2014-04, 27,856 miles

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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. Methodology