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2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Dyna Glide years?

Dyna Glide NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted5 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 4 complaints2001: 2 complaints2004: 5 complaints
Dyna Glide NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide have recalls?

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

01V278000Fuel SystemSeptember 20, 2001 · 25,711 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL HOSE THAT COULD COME OFF THE CARBURETOR.

Consequence

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, FUEL COULD SPILL AND BURN IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE TO INSURE THAT THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON THE CARBURETOR. IF THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“REPLACED FRONT TIRE, SEVERE SPLITTING, CRACKS APPEARED AFTER 4 OR 5 MONTHS...FRONT END WOBBLES SEVERELY ABOVE 70 MPH ON HIGHWAY (DC BELTWAY) DESIGN FLAW? TIRE & WHEEL BALANCED AT WAUGH HD, FRONT WOBBLES WITH FRONT FORK BRACE ADDED, REPLACED DUNLOPS WITH NEW AVON TIRES, FRONT STILL WOBBLES (DOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · February 1, 2001

2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide — common questions

Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide. 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.