2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhpei years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Flhpei model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,600 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 3,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei recalls (2)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling 5,947 my 2005-2007 flhp, flhpi, flhtp, flhtpi, flhpe and flhpei police and escort motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (abs). Inconsistencies in the routing of the brake lines can cause abrasion of the brake lines and hoses. In some cases, this condition has caused brake fluid leaks.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid could lead to loss of brake function, which could lead to a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, if necessary. Brake line retention and clutch cable positioning devices will also be installed to prevent future abrasion to the brake lines. The recall began on february 29, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: On certain police and escort motorcycles, the anti-lock brake system (abs) lines may have been reversed during installation procedures.
Risk: This could cause the front brake to lock up if an abs event is triggered, which could result in a crash,
Fix: Dealers will inspect and re-route the abs brake lines free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2005. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
Master cylinder seals leaking
Other Harley-Davidson Flhpei years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Flhpei | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhpei | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhpei | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhpei model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.