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2005 Harley-Davidson TouringProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring, 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 complaints143 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 26, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring has problems

14 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
Electrical system60
Engine and engine cooling21
Suspension21
Vehicle speed control20
Power train10
Structure10

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

2 recalls

2005 Harley-Davidson Touring 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 Touring 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 Touring median. How we score

'04'05'10'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Touring owners report

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

THE HORN ON MY 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE HORN IS VERY MUFFLED AND IS ONLY AUDIBLE FOR APPROX 50 FEET. *8NM
Complaint 10137708 · Sep 26, 2005 · 9,000 miles
HORN CONTINUALLY FAILS TO OPERATE. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AND THERE IS NO FIX.*JB
Complaint 10137482 · Sep 23, 2005 · 2,500 miles
THE HORN ON MY 05 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYLE DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALERSHIP AND ALL THE OTHER DEALERSHIPS THAT SERVICE HARLEY DAVIDSON'S IN THE AREA KNOW OF NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY ALL THE NEW BIKES HAVE DISFUNCTIONAL HORNS AND THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE JUST AS BAD. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO…
Complaint 10137323 · Sep 22, 2005 · 200 miles

Own a 2005 Touring?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.