Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2026 · 108 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 108 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, across 13 model years (1995–2007). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (26). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.

Peak: 2003, with 26 complaints
1995: 1199511996: 2199621997: 5199751998: 101998101999: 101999102000: 132000132001: 8200182002: 8200282003: 262003262004: 4200442005: 5200552006: 152006152007: 120071

n = 108 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtcui year: 2000, 2003, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2003 Flhtcui: 26 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2006 Flhtcui: 15 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2000 Flhtcui: 13 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1995 Flhtcui: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2007 Flhtcui: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 1996 Flhtcui: 2 complaints, 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 Flhtcui problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Electrical System43104
Engine and Engine Cooling1450
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1150
Fuel System, Gasoline981
Tires765
Engine530
Power Train541
Exterior Lighting440
Suspension431
Vehicle Speed Control440
Wheels440
Service Brakes331
Structure330
Equipment221
Fuel System, Other110
Seats110
Service Brakes, Electric110

All Harley-Davidson Flhtcui model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 Flhtcui10—Service Brakes
2006 Flhtcui150—Service Brakes, HydraulicFar more complaints than other years
2005 Flhtcui50—Electrical System
2004 Flhtcui40—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 Flhtcui261—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
2002 Flhtcui82—Electrical System
2001 Flhtcui82—Electrical System
2000 Flhtcui131—Electrical SystemFar more complaints than other years
1999 Flhtcui102—Engine and Engine CoolingMore complaints than other years
1998 Flhtcui101—Electrical SystemMore complaints than other years
1997 Flhtcui51—Electrical System
1996 Flhtcui21—Fuel System, Gasoline
1995 Flhtcui11—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

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

By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (13), 2003 (26), 2006 (15) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtcui 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 Flhtcui?

Electrical System, with 43 complaints across 10 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have?

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