Harley-Davidson FLD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson FLD, across 5 model years (2012–2016). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Harley-Davidson FLD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FLD 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 FLD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson FLD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 FLD | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2015 FLD | 4 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 FLD | 2 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2013 FLD | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 FLD | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson FLD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (6), 2015 (4), 2014 (2). 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 FLD?
Service Brakes, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLD have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.