2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2018 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhp years
Not enough data 5th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp. That ranks 5th out of 18 Flhp model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~5,500 mi
Power Train1 · ~15,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~5,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%5,500——
Power Train150%15,000——
Vehicle Speed Control150%5,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612018: 120181

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp recalls (2)

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EquipmentJul 6, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V427000 · 185,272 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 12, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V319000 · 66,421 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.

Risk: A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

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.

Harley-davidson rushmore models losing the speedometer/tachometer cluster and cruise control while or after riding in the rain. This happens to me and is well documented on several motorcycle forums on the internet. The speedometer cluster went out which eliminated my ability to determine speed…

Electrical System · received Jul 7, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11110053

The shift linkage rod that connects the foot shift lever to the transmission shift rod lever had the splines stripped which meant that when i was coming to a stop i was no longer in control of the motorcycle because i could not shift gears. The motorcycle was nearly brand new, having less than 15k…

Power Train · received Jul 12, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10884350

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhp a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhp model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.