Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Rocket III | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Rocket III | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Rocket III | 9 | 2 |
| 2005 Rocket III | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Rocket III | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train16
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Electrical system6
- Engine3
- Wheels2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Tires1
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Rocket III in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may fail. This may cause the engine to lose driving force and momentum.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
3 campaigns cover the Rocket III.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HANDLE BAR CLAMP BOLTS WERE NOT SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DAMAGE TO THE OIL SEAL OCCURRED DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY. ONCE DAMAGED SOME OF THE OIL IN THE DRIVE UNIT COULD ESCAPE PAST THE SEAL.
NHTSA recalls