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1994–2009 · 10 model years

Harley-Davidson Fltr recalls & problems by year

12 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200916 complaints
Most recalls20093 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201994: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1995: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1997: 0 complaints, 1 recalls1998: 2 complaints, 1 recalls1999: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 1 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 14 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 16 complaints, 3 recalls1994199519961997199819992003200720082009
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2009 Fltr——3160100
2008 Fltr——2141010
2007 Fltr——060030
2003 Fltr——110000
1999 Fltr——100000
1998 Fltr——120000
1997 Fltr——100000
1996 Fltr——100000
1995 Fltr——100000
1994 Fltr——100000

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

  • Service brakes16
  • Electrical system8
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Vehicle speed control4
  • Engine3
  • Power train2
  • Structure2
  • Steering2