Harley-Davidson FL Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson FL, across 6 model years (1995–2001). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson FL years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FL model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson FL problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson FL model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 FL | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 FL | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 FL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 FL | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 FL | 3 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1995 FL | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson FL years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (3), 2001 (2), 2000 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson FL?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FL have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.