Model year record
2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Sportster
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 8 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Child seat | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: wiring | 1 | — |
| Power train: manual transmission | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor | 1 | 11,300 mi |
| Steering: steering wheel/handle bar | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices | 1 | — |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior | 1 | 1,300 mi |
The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.