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2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

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Complaints
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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Jun 26, 2016
I changed the oil, when finished I could not get the oil cap to lock and seal. I took it to a harley dealership and had the service advisor try to get it to lock down and he could not. That is when I noticed the oil that had dripped all over my bike. I ordered a new cap. I then took it to a bike garage (Independently owned and operated), they told me that some years of harleys had switched to a plastic oil cap and those tend to expand/contract and the seals stretch out and do not seal properly. They since have changed from plastic to something else. They urged me to check if there was a recall…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 2,796 miles · reported Aug 10, 2008
Bought my bike new had 15 miles on it. And have been fixing this bike since day one.. Dealer replace the crank position sensor twice under warranty and I replaced it once after warranty .that is four sensors in less then . 3,000 miles..not to mention that it is extremely dangerous when this part fails ...you lose total power of motorcycle and could very easy lose control and crash..this is an urgent problem..as my sensor went on me again today 8/10/08....please help...I know there has been other complaints on this problem...thank you... The part number is 32804-04a and it is called crank…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 9,000 miles · reported Jun 19, 2007
In may 2006 I took the harley davidson to the dealer after the rear brake pads needed to be replaced at approximately 9,000 miles. Dealer acknowledged pads wore out prematurely due to faulty master cylinder. Master cylinder rebuilt and motorcycle released. In june 2006 brakes failed and motorcycle returned to dealer. Master cylinder replaced with new unit. In june 2007 at 22,000 miles. Brakes failed. Pads replaced, fluid checked, master cylinder did not function as designed. The failure could have caused a serious crash or death. Parts to rebuild cylinder have been updated twice with new part…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Harley-Davidson XL883C?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.