2001 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht. That ranks 5th out of 20 Flht model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
Risk: This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
Fix: Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
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.
There is a crack in the rear swing arm from top to bottom. Have been reading on line forums. Apparently this has been going on for years. Why no recall ?
I own a harley davidson and the horns on these bikes are a hazard. My bikes horn sounds like a dead duck when it does make noise, and there are 1000's of others who make this same complaint on numerous internet harley forums. These horns are a safety issue and harley davidson knows that these horn…
Front brakes making a swoosh type noise when brakes are not applied. Front and rear brake pads have been replaced 3 times within 15000 miles. Rear tire has had to be replaced 3 times in 15000 miles due to wear. Was told by 3 harley davidon dealers this was common due to weight of motorcycle. *ak
Manufacturer's powder coating flaking away and frame severely rusting. Dt
While riding motorcycle at 70 mph it started to blow out oil through carburetor onto consumer's legs. While oil was burning, consumer had to keep focus on road to avoid an accident. *ak consumer was burned due to incident and there was some property damage. *slc
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 | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flht | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.