MYRModel Year Report

1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

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1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:29:26.439Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2004: 9 complaints 2004
1982: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19972
19981
19995
20002
20015
20023
200313
20049

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHEN DRIVING AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. WHEN TURNING THE SWITCH SOMETIMES EVEYTHING WILL LOCK UP AND MAKE A LOUD NOISE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981116

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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WHEN DRIVING AT ANY TIME THE VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. WHEN TURNING THE SWITCH SOMETIMES EVEYTHING WILL LOCK UP AND MAKE A LOUD NOISE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19981116

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.