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