1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series. That ranks 3rd out of 5 FL Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Recall 98v158000, ignition switch. Consumer states the dealer still does not have any parts to remedy the problem, consumer has no other means of transportation until ignition switch is repaired. Model # flhpcui. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson FL Series years
← 1996 FL Series · 1998 FL Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 FL Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 FL Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 FL Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 FL Series | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson FL Series problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Harley-Davidson FL Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL Series model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.