Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems by Year
Harley-Davidson Flhtc years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtc year: 2007, 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Flhtc: 19 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2008 Flhtc: 15 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 Flhtc: 14 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Flhtc: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2000 Flhtc: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 Flhtc: 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 Flhtc problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 20 | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 9 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Wheels | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flhtc model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Flhtc | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2012 Flhtc | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2011 Flhtc | 4 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Flhtc | 7 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2009 Flhtc | 19 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Flhtc | 15 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Flhtc | 14 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Flhtc | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2003 Flhtc | 1 | 1 | — | Equipment | |
| 2002 Flhtc | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2001 Flhtc | 7 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Flhtc | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1999 Flhtc | 6 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Flhtc | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Flhtc | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 Flhtc | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Flhtc | 6 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
More from Harley-Davidson: all Harley-Davidson models · Harley-Davidson VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtc years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (14), 2008 (15), 2009 (19) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtc year. 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 Flhtc?
Service Brakes, with 20 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtc have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.