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1992–2012 · 18 model years

Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls & problems by year

22 recalls and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200919 complaints
Most recalls20103 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201992: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1993: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1994: 8 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 6 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 1 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 7 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 2 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 14 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 15 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 19 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 7 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 4 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1992199419961998200120032007200920112012
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2012 Flhtc——121000
2011 Flhtc——241000
2010 Flhtc——371000
2009 Flhtc——3191010
2008 Flhtc——2150000
2007 Flhtc——0141010
2005 Flhtc——030000
2003 Flhtc——110010
2002 Flhtc——120000
2001 Flhtc——170000
1999 Flhtc——160000
1998 Flhtc——130000
1997 Flhtc——110000
1996 Flhtc——120000
1995 Flhtc——161010
1994 Flhtc——280000
1993 Flhtc——120000
1992 Flhtc——030000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system28
  • Service brakes20
  • Engine and engine cooling15
  • Power train12
  • Vehicle speed control7
  • Wheels5
  • Suspension5
  • Fuel/propulsion system4