AI Damage2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 40% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
Dt: the contact received nhtsa recall 04v465000 concerning the fuel tank storage assembly. Thwere not available. The dealership told her the parts may not be available for at least six more weeks. .
Consumer just purchased a new harley-davidson, and the front wheel bearings were defective, causing the front wheel to wobble. This problem occurred once at 844 miles. Then, it happened again at 1149 miles. The consumer had the motorcycle repaired spacer was in the front wheel .
The rear brakes were not properly lubricated, which resulted in the rear brakes locking up and causing control problems.
While motorcycle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath. Consumer contacted the dealer to make an appointment for repairs. The leak occurred in front of the rear tire which resulted in some of the fluid getting on the tire.
I was riding down the interstate and the clutch bolt flew out of the derby cover I was lucky that it flew out insted of in the gear that would have locked my back wheele up and I would have crashed I took it to the harley shop of wytheville va and they told me it was unchecked by the harley shop of roanoke va of were…
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Dyna Glide has 4 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, service brakes. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 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 2004 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 2004 models
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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.