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2005 Harley-Davidson DynaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

2005 Harley-Davidson Dyna 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

Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system

Recall 04V-607 · Dec 23, 2004 · 9,501 vehicles

Risk. IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 04V-465 · Sep 30, 2004 · 2,828 vehicles

Risk. THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.

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 Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other Dyna 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 Dyna median. How we score

'96'98'00'01'04'05'06'07'08'12'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dyna owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON BUELL BLAST MOTORCYCLE (NA). WHILE DRIVING OVER 55 MPH, THE MAIN FUSED CONTINUED TO BLOW AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT COULD ONLY TRADE IN THE VEHICLE FOR BLUE BOOK…
Complaint 10272783 · Jun 3, 2009 · 1,500 miles

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