Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems by Year
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtcu year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Flhtcu: 81 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 Flhtcu: 70 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2007 Flhtcu: 48 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Flhtcu: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2018 Flhtcu: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2019 Flhtcu: 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 Flhtcu problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 84 | 8 | 5 |
| Power Train | 45 | 11 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 40 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 17 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flhtcu model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2018 Flhtcu | 1 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Flhtcu | 4 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 Flhtcu | 6 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Flhtcu | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2014 Flhtcu | 9 | 5 | — | Power Train | |
| 2013 Flhtcu | 7 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Flhtcu | 6 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Flhtcu | 31 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Flhtcu | 70 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Flhtcu | 81 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Flhtcu | 48 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Flhtcu | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Flhtcu | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1995 Flhtcu | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (48), 2008 (81), 2009 (70), 2010 (31) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtcu 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 Flhtcu?
Service Brakes, with 84 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have?
14 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.