1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcui years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. That ranks 8th out of 13 Flhtcui model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 45,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Risk: This condition can cause the engine to fail to start, operate erratically, or stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch/circuit breaker and install a relay kit.
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.
The motorcycle reved up to 4500 rpm wile at an idle and would not return to proper idle. *tr
The consumer was traveling at 65 mph and stopped because he thought he had flat tire, however he discovered that all the spokes were missing from american wire wheel super spoke radial laced rear wheel. *yh
Engine severely overheats because of design defect with fuel injection system. This is more apparent because of manufactuers sidecar on unit, increasing weight and engine load. Engine has already blown head gaskets and cracked exhaust due to this defect.
Consumer received recall letter concerning the ignition switch. Notified the dealer, dealer stated no parts were available to remedy the problem. Recall 98v158000. *ak
Front brake distributor block, which controls the flow of fluid to the brakes, failed. When driver applied brakes for a traffic light, the front brakes held for a second and then failed.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui years
← 1996 Flhtcui · 1998 Flhtcui →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhtcui | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhtcui | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtcui | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhtcui | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtcui | 26 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtcui | 8 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhtcui | 8 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhtcui | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhtcui | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 Flhtcui | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtcui | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtcui | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcui model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.