2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 12, 2010 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhtc years
Not enough data 9th of 17 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. That ranks 9th out of 17 Flhtc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2 · ~25,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure267%25,000——
Tires133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512007: 1200712010: 120101

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Driving my harley electra glide classic down i-90 in south dakota at around 80 mph my bike started to sway from front to back. I thought it was the road at first, since it was a road with lines, with suck for bikes. It started getting worse so i slowed and pulled over. Flat rear tire. D402 from…

Tires · received Aug 12, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10349110

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 harley davidson flhtc. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. He noticed that the pipe that holds the tour pack had severed, which wedged the tour pack behind the license. The dealer stated that this was a known failure and…

Structure · received Jul 13, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10196285

Consumer 2005 harley davidson front right of the frame has exposed metal. *ts (11/16/05) the coating was chipping near and on the weld exposing the bare metal which was slightly rusted. *sc

Structure · received Nov 16, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10143197

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?

Owners most often report structure, tires problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtc model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.