2000 Harley-Davidson SportsterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2000 vs. every other Sportster 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 Sportster median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURESLed to recall 03V-058
What Sportster owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE ROCKER BOX GASKET WAS LEAKING OIL WHILE DRIVING, DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
XL883C MODEL HAS STALLED OUT SEVERAL TIMES SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE, USUALLY AT 50 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, WHO IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROBLEM, CONSUMER IS NOW EXPERIENCING GAS LEAKS AND FEELS THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT.*AK *TT
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