MYRModel Year Report

2004 Harley-Davidson Road King

○ Not enough data
2004 Harley-Davidson Road King
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:31:03.507Z

Only 10 complaints 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 10 complaints 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 Road King Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19971
19983
19994
20018
20026
20031
200410

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

2 of 10 total reports mention: suspension.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SUSPENSION

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050414 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL C

Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Campaign 04V465000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Harley-Davidson Road King — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V465000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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