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2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic has problems

10 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 train30
Electrical system20
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Suspension10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2001 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic median. How we score

'92'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Ultra Classic owners report

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

THE ORIGINAL SEAL FROM THE TRANSMISSION IS LEAK WHILE TRAVELING THE OIL BLOW ONTO THE REAR TIRE. CAUSING HIM TO SLIP ON THE ROAD. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
Complaint 8022602 · Nov 12, 2002
DRIVESHAFT BROKE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN SHIFTING FROM NEUTRAL TO FIRST GEAR AS VEHICLE WAS ROLLING. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTED. AN ACCIDENT WAS BARELY AVOIDED WHEN CAR BEHIND ALMOST STRUCK THE MOTORCYCLE. MFG. / DEALER WOULD NOT COVER UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY OR EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.…
Complaint 762151 · May 22, 2002
REAR TOOTHED DRIVE BELT FAILED AS I BEGAN TO PULL AWAY FROM GASOLINE PUMP. THIS LEAVES THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY MEANS OF PROPULSION. HAD THIS HAPPENED IN COMUTER TRAFFIC IS WOULD BE VERY HAZARDOUS TO PERSONAL SAFETY. THE REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AFTER HAULING THE VEHICLE NEARLY 100 MILES TO…
Complaint 753345 · Oct 17, 2001

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