Harley-Davidson Flhtci Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 18, 2017 · 30 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhtci, across 10 model years (1996–2006). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2000, with 6 complaints
1996: 0199601997: 1199711998: 2199821999: 5199952000: 6200062001: 6200162002: 2200222003: 2200322004: 2200422006: 420064

n = 30 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson Flhtci years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Flhtci model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 Flhtci: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2000 Flhtci: 6 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 1999 Flhtci: 5 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1997 Flhtci: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 1998 Flhtci: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2002 Flhtci: 2 complaints, 2 recalls

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 Flhtci problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System1070
Engine and Engine Cooling530
Suspension432
Power Train210
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Steering110
Structure110
Tires110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Wheels110

All Harley-Davidson Flhtci model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 Flhtci40—Power Train
2004 Flhtci20—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 Flhtci22—Electrical System
2002 Flhtci22—Electrical System
2001 Flhtci62—Suspension
2000 Flhtci61—Electrical System
1999 Flhtci52—Engine and Engine Cooling
1998 Flhtci21—Electrical System
1997 Flhtci11—Unknown or Other
1996 Flhtci01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson Flhtci years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (6), 2000 (6), 1999 (5). 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 Flhtci?

Electrical System, with 10 complaints across 7 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtci have?

5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.