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2005 American Ironhorse Legend problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other Legend years?

Legend NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted5 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 5 complaints
Legend NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 American Ironhorse Legend problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension1100%

Does the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V199000SuspensionMay 5, 2005 · 199 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS MANUFACTURED BY PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION, INC. THE SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE A SPRING PLATE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INSTALLED UPSIDE DOWN RESULTING IN THE SHOCK ABSORBER FAILING TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IN SOME INSTANCES COULD SUDDENLY DECOMPRESS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN OPERATION.

Consequence

SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAN GREATLY TO THE SIDE OF THE DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS AND REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-888-618-4766.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AXLE, SHOCK ABSORBERS, SLING ARM AND BELT GUARD WERE LOOSE. THE BELT GUARD AND THE MAIN DRIVE BELT BROKE AFTER UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE MOTORCYCLE. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL # 05V199000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: REAR: SHOCK ABSORBER. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 1, 2006

2005 American Ironhorse Legend — common questions

Is the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.