2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhpi years
Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi. That ranks 5th out of 9 Flhpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 18,000 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~18,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%18,000——

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

2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi recalls (2)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipFeb 27, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V090000 · 5,947 vehicles

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 slipJun 21, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V293000 · 1,552 vehicles

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.

The harley davidson police motorcycle flhpi road king is starting to show wear marks on its' brake lines. The constant turning of the forks has rubbed the rubber lines to the point where it leaks. The brake lines are routed at the factory behind the headlamp assembly which pushes onto the brake…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 21, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10339322

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?

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 Flhpi a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhpi model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.