Harley-Davidson Flhri Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 11, 2026 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhri, across 7 model years (1997–2006). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
1997: 1199712000: 1200012001: 2200122002: 0200202003: 3200332005: 2200522006: 320063

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson Flhri years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Flhri model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2006 Flhri: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2003 Flhri: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2005 Flhri: 2 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1997 Flhri: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2000 Flhri: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2001 Flhri: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 Flhri problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires331
Electrical System210
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220
Wheels210
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Power Train110
Steering111

All Harley-Davidson Flhri model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 Flhri30—Electrical System
2005 Flhri20—Wheels
2003 Flhri30—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 Flhri01——
2001 Flhri21—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 Flhri10—Fuel System, Gasoline
1997 Flhri10—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson Flhri years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (3), 2003 (3), 2005 (2). 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 Flhri?

Tires, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhri have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.