VehicleVerdict

Harley-Davidson Xl883 years to avoid

Across 2002–2014, no single Xl883 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2004 drew the most complaints; 2008 the fewest.

22

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

2002–2014

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson Xl883 NHTSA complaints by model year5 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 5 complaints2005: 2 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 4 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 3 complaints2014: 3 complaints
Harley-Davidson Xl883 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Xl883 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201430
200930
200810
200743
200610
200520
200450
200311
200220

Common questions

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson Xl883?

By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Xl883 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Xl883 have?

Across all model years, the Xl883 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 22 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.