1974 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1974 Harley-Davidson Electra 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.
0
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
How does 1974 compare to other Electra Glide years?
Does the 1974 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
1974 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide — common questions
Is the 1974 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reliable?
The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1974 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1974 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.