Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls & problems by year
11 recalls and 64 owner complaints across 17 model years (1990–2014).
Most complaints201212 complaints
Most recalls19912 recalls
Crashes reported2in owner complaints
Injuries reported20 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | — | — | 0 | 12 |
| 2011 | — | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | — | — | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | — | — | 0 | 9 |
| 1999 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | — | — | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | — | — | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
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
- Wheels — 14 complaints
- Engine and engine cooling — 11 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 9 complaints
- Power train — 7 complaints
- Electrical system — 6 complaints
- Suspension — 5 complaints
- Service brakes — 5 complaints
- Unknown or other — 4 complaints