Harley-Davidson Flht Problems by Year
NHTSA has 67 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flht, across 20 model years (1995–2022). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson Flht years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Flht model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Flht: 8 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 Flht: 8 complaints, 1 recall
- 1997 Flht: 7 complaints, 1 recall
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 Flht problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 8 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flht model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flht | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Flht | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Flht | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Flht | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2010 Flht | 1 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2009 Flht | 8 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 Flht | 4 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 Flht | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 Flht | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2005 Flht | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2004 Flht | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 Flht | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 Flht | 6 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Flht | 6 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Flht | 8 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Flht | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flht years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (8), 1999 (8), 1997 (7). 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 Flht?
Electrical System, with 20 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flht have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.