AI Damage2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 3 Wheels 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
Tl contact owns a 2000 harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle. While driving 65 mph he noticed that the rear tire suddenly became flat. The contact noticed that the rim was cracked in the center and through the spokes. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 66754.
While driving alternator/enerator burned up in the motor, causing the engine to malfunction at 30,000 miles.
I read about the recall on 2001 to 2003 harley-davidson touring bikes. I have a 2000 ultra classic & I had this same problem back in august of 2003. The bike would just lose all electrical power. This happened to me twice on a 3 lane highway. Oddly enough, it was in front of the h-d plant in milwaukee.
Consumer received a letter regarding the rear cam bearings in the engine of some twin camm 88 engines failing. Consumer was informed that the vehicle would be repaired under the extended warranty, however conusmer has heard nothing from the manufacturer and still has not received the form he was told that he would…
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 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Ultra Classic has 6 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 4, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- 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 Ultra Classic?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, wheels. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
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 Ultra Classic 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
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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 2026-11-06.