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2005 American Ironhorse Texas ChopperProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Electrical system10
Structure10
Tires10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Rear: shock absorber

Recall 05V-199 · May 5, 2005 · 199 vehicles

Risk. SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURE WILL CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO LEAN GREATLY TO THE SIDE OF THE DEFECTIVE SHOCK ABSORBER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURIES…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with American Ironhorse.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Texas Chopper year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Texas Chopper median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Texas Chopper owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE HAVE A 2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE THAT MY HUSBAND WAS RIDING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 60-65 MPH. HE HEARD A LOUD POP FROM THE BIKE AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN SLOWING DOWN. HE GOT TO AN EXIT RAMP BEFORE HE DOWNSHIFTED THE BIKE, AND WHEN HE SHIFTED DOWN THE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND…
Complaint 10243174 · Sep 23, 2008 · 4,420 miles
2005 IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER CLAMP THAT HOLDS THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS TORN OFF RESULTING IN THE MOTORCYCLE COMING TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP.*MR ADDITIONALLY THIS CAUSED THE SECOND CLAMP TO BE PULLED DOWNWARD, PEELING THE PAINT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND…
Complaint 10135628 · Aug 22, 2005

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