AI Damage2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and wheels. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 50% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Wheels: 2 complaints (50% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 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.
Motorcycle wheels had broken spokes at the hub. Consumer felt this may could have caused an accident.
Motorcycle had an oil leak. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that starter seal and/or starter shaft on primary case, but has not remedied the problem. Please add vin.
During normal operation of motorcycle there was a vibration (wobbling) which made handling it difficult. Dealership examined motorcycle and found that six spokes in rear wheel were broken. Dealership informed consumer that he was responsible for this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Dyna Glide has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, wheels. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: oil leak or consumption (25%), vibration (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
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.