Harley-Davidson Flhs Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 19, 2003 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhs, across 5 model years (1995–2003). The 1996 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 1996, with 2 complaints
1995: 0199501996: 2199621997: 1199711998: 1199812003: 120031

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

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

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1996 Flhs: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2003 Flhs: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 1998 Flhs: 1 complaint, 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 Flhs problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System320
Power Train110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110

All Harley-Davidson Flhs model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2003 Flhs10—Power Train
1998 Flhs11—Electrical System
1997 Flhs11—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1996 Flhs21—Electrical System
1995 Flhs01——

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1996 (2), 2003 (1), 1998 (1). 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 Flhs?

Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhs have?

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