Harley-Davidson FLH Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 19, 2022 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson FLH, across 6 model years (1995–2021). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 1995, with 4 complaints
1995: 4199541999: 0199902000: 1200012001: 0200102002: 0200202021: 020210

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson FLH years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No FLH model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 FLH: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2000 FLH: 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 FLH problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System310
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Structure110

All Harley-Davidson FLH model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2021 FLH01——
2002 FLH00——
2001 FLH00——
2000 FLH10—Structure
1999 FLH00——
1995 FLH40—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson FLH years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (4), 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 FLH?

Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLH have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.