Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems by Year
Harley-Davidson Flhr years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhr year: 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Flhr: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 Flhr: 10 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2011 Flhr: 9 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 Flhr problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Wheels | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flhr model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Flhr | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 | — | Structure | |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 Flhr | 2 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 | — | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2003 Flhr | 3 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2002 Flhr | 2 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2001 Flhr | 4 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Flhr | 8 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 | — | Tires |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flhr years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (14), 2009 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhr year. 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 Flhr?
Service Brakes, with 13 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhr have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.