2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 2, 2008 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2. The most reported problem area is interior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,895 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2 problems

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

Interior Lighting1 · ~1,895 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Interior Lighting1100%1,895——

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

2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2 recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsSep 22, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V428000 · 288 vehicles

Problem: Certain motorcycles may have front brake lines which could leak due to a manufacturing defect.

Risk: Should this component fail when in use on the motorcycle, all functionality of the front brake system would be lost without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace if the braze is not visible. The recall began on october 10, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

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.

While riding my motorcycle from mahwah, nj to painted post, ny, the tour -pak (trunk) caught on fire. I stopped and opened the tour -pak. After the smoke cleared, i discovered that the interior tour-pak light had melted the lens, burned through the tour-pak liner, and burned a hole in my $75.00…

Interior Lighting · received Aug 2, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10236749

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YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2?

Owners most often report interior lighting problems. The top one, interior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLHTCSE2 model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.