2004 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 13th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht. That ranks 13th out of 20 Flht model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 56,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 56,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht.
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.
On all harley davidson twin cam 88 ci engines years 2004-2006 there is a problem with the internal cam chain tensioners. The spring loaded tensioners burn out as early as 25000 miles which if not detected may have caused some accidents. Once the tensioner burns through small metal parts break off…
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 | 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 Flht | 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.