AI DamageHarley-Davidson 883: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Harley-Davidson 883 across 1 model years: 3 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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!
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.