Harley-Davidson XL1200N problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,150 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Power Train: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2008: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 10782214 · 2015-10-14 (October 14, 2015)
PRIMARY & TRANSMISSION FLUID IS BEING PULLED INTO THE CRANK CASE. RESULTED IN COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAUSE UNDETERMINED AS THE DEALER INDICATED THE SEAL WAS INSTALLED PROPERLY AND NO LEAKS OR OIL BURNING WAS FOUND. PURCHASED WITH 1801 MILES FROM DEALER. NEXT PRIMARY OIL SERVICE PER HARLEY AT 10,000 MILES, THIS FAILURE HAPPENED OVERTIME WITH NO ABILITY TO DETECT AND MILEAGE IS AT APPROXIMATELY AT 7800 MILES. HARLEY NOTED "BAD LUCK", DEALER NOT SURE IF SEAL WENT BAD BECAUSE ENGINE OIL WOULD GO INTO PRIMARY, REVERSE OF WHAT HAPPENED.
Owner-reported narrative. 7,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10782214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10232704 · 2008-06-30 (June 30, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200 NIGHTSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. HE STATED THAT HIS TURN SIGNALS WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY BUT, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD DEACTIVATE. THE REAR TIRE WIRES WERE RUNNING UNDERNEATH THE FENDER AND CUT THE WIRES. THE CONTACT CONSULTED THE DEALER AND THEY UNSUCCESSFULLY ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR THE WIRES. THE DEALER WAS CONSULTED A SECOND TIME AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE AGAIN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS A…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232704 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 |
2007: 1; 2010: 0