VehicleVerdict

Harley-Davidson XLH years to avoid

Across 1972–1994, no single XLH year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1994 drew the most complaints; 1994 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

4

Recall campaigns

1972–1994

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson XLH NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1972: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints
Harley-Davidson XLH NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every XLH year

YearComplaintsRecalls
199401
199001
198901
198801
198701
197901
197201

Common questions

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

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

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson XLH have?

Across all model years, the XLH has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 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.