The air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.
1988-1996 · 9 model years
Harley-Davidson 883 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Harley-Davidson 883 across 9 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
883 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 883 problems
Harley-Davidson 883 recalls 1
Latest 883 complaints
NO PARTS. *AK
Dealer has no parts for repair. Consumer is number 105 on list to have vehicle fixed. *95E037000
Motorcycle had a recall on the fuel throttle and the dealer said it will take 2 months or longer to get the parts that the motorcycle needed. Poor service! *Ak
Questions about the Harley-Davidson 883
Which Harley-Davidson 883 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1996 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1996 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Harley-Davidson 883 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (2), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson 883 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Harley-Davidson 883 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data