VehicleVerdict

Harley-Davidson Xl Series years to avoid

Across 1982–1999, no single Xl Series year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1999 drew the most complaints; 1994 the fewest.

5

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

1982–1999

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson Xl Series NHTSA complaints by model year2 complaints1982: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1987: 1 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 1 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 1 complaints1999: 2 complaints
Harley-Davidson Xl Series NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Xl Series year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199920
199510
199400
199300
199210
199101
199000
198901
198800
198712
198401
198201

Common questions

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson Xl Series?

By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Xl Series years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Xl Series have?

Across all model years, the Xl Series has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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.