1996 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 3rd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht. That ranks 3rd out of 20 Flht model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 86%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 86% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Risk: This condition can cause the engine to fail to start, operate erratically, or stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch/circuit breaker and install a relay kit.
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.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 98v158000 concerning ignition switch failure. On 28 jul 98. On above date contacted dealer to honor recall. Dealer informed consumer that parts would be available in august or october 30 1998. However, recall has still not honored at this time. *ak
H-d redesigned the tappets in the evo big twin motor. My motor had 3 of the new style tappets and one of the old tappets installed in it. The rollers in the old style tappet disintegrated, causing metal shavings pumped throughout the engine. A piece of metal got into the oil pump ,and caused a loss…
Owner has received a recall notice july 22 1998. Consumer has contacted dealer several times and the problem has not been taken care off.
The amount of repair kits for ignition switch that are being shipped from the manufacturer to the dealers are greatly insufficient. The dealer has been contacted seven times, and cannot obtain the kits and cannot determine when they will be in. *ak
Ignition switch experiences intermittent failure, recall notice sent however unable to be repaired due to lack of parts.
Other Harley-Davidson Flht years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flht | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Flht | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 Flht | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Flht | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flht | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flht 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 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flht model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.