Harley-Davidson FL Series Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson FL Series, across 5 model years (1995–1999). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson FL Series years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FL Series model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 FL Series: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1995 FL Series: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 FL Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 Series problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson FL Series model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 FL Series | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1998 FL Series | 6 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 FL Series | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 FL Series | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 FL Series | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson FL Series years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (6), 1995 (2), 1999 (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 Series?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FL Series have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.