Harley-Davidson DYNA GLIDE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
1,600 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2004 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Wheels is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 11 complaints (18.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 |
| Suspension:Front | 1 |
Wheels: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum: 1; Suspension:Front: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2001: 4; 2004: 6; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10075915 · 2004-08-05 (August 5, 2004)
WHILE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE LEAK OCCURRED IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN SOME OF THE FLUID GETTING ON THE TIRE. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES AND HAS REPLACED 6 O-RINGS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE SHIFTER PEG FELL OF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE MOTORCYCLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 195 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075915 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081419 · 2004-07-30 (July 30, 2004)
THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE REAR BRAKES LOCKING UP AND CAUSING CONTROL PROBLEMS. *AK *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10142810 · 2005-11-15 (November 15, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V465000 CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK STORAGE ASSEMBLY. THWERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THE PARTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST SIX MORE WEEKS. *NM.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10142810 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
1999: 1; 2000: 0; 2001: 1; 2004: 2