2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhr years
- Not enough data 7th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr. That ranks 7th out of 23 Flhr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 15,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 50% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
Risk: This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
Fix: Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
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.
2001 harley-davidson flhr road king motorcycle with 15,500 miles on motor had excessive wear on the oil pump and needed to be replaced at an expense of over $500.00. There was excessive scoring on the pump cams which means metals within the engine lower end have caused the scoring of the metal…
I own a 2001 harley davidson flhr, i had just taken a trip from north carolin to ohio,with a friend who was riding also. His bike , a 2004 halrey davidson flhr. Upon our travel through the west virginia turnpike on a couple of long sweeping curves, both he an i experianced a high speed wobble(tank…
While riding my 2001 harley road king (flhr) on two separate times as we were riding down the motor died. Prior to that on the first time before we started off the bike would not start, i only heard the sound of a relay clicking so i put in a new battery and it started, then we took off and it quit…
Drive belt suddenly broke when accelerating in 2nd gear. Had rider passenger in moderate traffic.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flhr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhr | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhr | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhr problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhr model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.