2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 21, 2010 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhtci years
Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci. That ranks 5th out of 10 Flhtci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 20,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. 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 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~20,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~32,500 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~32,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%20,000——
Suspension150%32,500——
Unknown or Other150%32,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 1 complaints
2006: 1200612010: 120101

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci.

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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.

When riding my motorcycle the front wheel started to wobble causing me to have a wreck. This was the second time that this happened. The first time i was going straight and could use the brakes to stop. The second time i was in a left turn and wrecked. I've lost my right leg. *tr

Suspension · received Jun 21, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10339390

Failure of the rear brake system. Due to location of the master cylinder (below the rear braking system) & master cylinder and brake lines being too close to the exhaust system. (heat build up).. Along with the use of dot 5 fluid which causes (gas) air bubbles at higher altitudes. *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Feb 9, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10149897

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtci model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.