MYRModel Year Report

2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster

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2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:45:01.358Z

Only 9 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 9 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 Sportster Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1988: 2 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2005: 4 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008
2000: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
19851
19882
19921
19966
19971
19986
19996
20009
20016
20026
20038
20054
20071
20082

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

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PE 02-083/REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURES: THE LEFT SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT ISSUE WAS COVERED UNDER A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050406

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

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R SIDE MIRROR BROKE UPON ACCELERATION FROM A TURN. MIRRORS ON THIS BIKE ARE A KNOWN PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001027

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train.

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INTERMITTENTLY THERE IS A NEUTRAL POSITION BETWEEN ALL GEARS. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 6 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THIS PROBELM, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001025

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 9 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20021112 — PE (closed 20030226)

REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 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 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster?

The most-reported component is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 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.