Harley-Davidson Flhp Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 1, 2026 · 29 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 12 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhp, across 18 model years (1999–2025). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2009, with 7 complaints
1999: 0199902000: 002005: 0200502007: 112008: 5200852009: 772010: 5201052011: 442012: 1201212013: 112014: 2201422015: 222017: 0201702018: 002020: 0202002021: 002022: 0202202025: 11

n = 29 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2009 Flhp: 7 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2010 Flhp: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2008 Flhp: 5 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2007 Flhp: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2012 Flhp: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2013 Flhp: 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 Flhp problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes1682
Electrical System220
Engine210
Power Train220
Steering220
Vehicle Speed Control220
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Structure110
Suspension110
Wheels110

All Harley-Davidson Flhp model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 Flhp10—Service Brakes
2022 Flhp01——
2021 Flhp01——
2020 Flhp01——
2018 Flhp01——
2017 Flhp02——
2015 Flhp21—Service Brakes
2014 Flhp22—Electrical System
2013 Flhp10—Service Brakes
2012 Flhp11—Service Brakes
2011 Flhp42—Service Brakes
2010 Flhp53—Service Brakes
2009 Flhp73—Service Brakes
2008 Flhp52—Service Brakes
2007 Flhp11—Electrical System
2005 Flhp01——
2000 Flhp01——
1999 Flhp02——

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (7), 2010 (5), 2008 (5). 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 Flhp?

Service Brakes, with 16 complaints across 8 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhp have?

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