2020 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $15,000–$22,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
Kestrel Take
The classic American touring bagger — the Electra Glide's Milwaukee-Eight V-twin, batwing fairing, and plush ride make it a superb long-haul highway cruiser, and Harley's parts/support are everywhere. The Milwaukee-Eight is a strong engine (a big step up from the old Twin Cam). Watch for hard-touring wear and heavy aftermarket modification. A clean, well-maintained Electra Glide is a comfortable, characterful mile-eater.
What we checked
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Known Issues for the 2020 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Harleys are heavily modified; inspect for quality of exhaust, tune, audio, and suspension mods, and whether they were done right.
Repair cost: Not yet priced
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Big touring miles wear tires, brakes, and the drive belt; check condition.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$1,200
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The big V-twin runs hot; verify oil service and any cooling upgrades work.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$500
Source: not yet checked against public records.
A heavy bike that's awkward at low speed; inspect for tip-over/crash damage to fairing, bags, and guards.
Repair cost: Not yet priced
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Poor-quality mods or a bad tune
- ✗Worn drive belt/tires/brakes
- ✗Tip-over/crash damage
- ✗No service records
Good Signs
- ✓Stock or quality, documented mods
- ✓Fresh consumables, healthy belt
- ✓Documented service, honest touring miles
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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.
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