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Harley-Davidson Super Glide years to avoid

Across 1971–2004, no single Super Glide year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2004 drew the most complaints; 1976 the fewest.

2

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1971–2004

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson Super Glide NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints1971: 0 complaints1972: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1975: 0 complaints1976: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints
Harley-Davidson Super Glide NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Super Glide year

YearComplaintsRecalls
200420
197601
197501
197401
197201
197103

Common questions

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson Super Glide?

By complaint volume, 1976 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Super Glide years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Super Glide have?

Across all model years, the Super Glide has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.