2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 28, 2018 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhtcui years
Not enough data 10th of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. That ranks 10th out of 13 Flhtcui model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 9,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 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 Flhtcui problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~9,600 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~2,187 mi
Suspension1 · ~5,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic250%9,600——
Service Brakes125%2,187——
Suspension125%5,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 1 complaints
2007: 1200712008: 1200812010: 1201012018: 120181

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui recalls (0)

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

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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.

I was riding on city highway. Stopped at a intersection traffic signal when the traffic signal turned green i began to a speed of 30mph in a 40mph zone i notice the motorcycle started to lose speed at this time i pulled into the bicycle lane of the highway to be out of the line of traffic an at…

Service Brakes · received Mar 28, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11081843

On my 2004 ultra classic harley,which i owned since it was new. The front master cylinder lever slow went down over the years until the lever is down to the handle grip. I've bled the front brake and nothing, check the pads little less then half ! So i'm think the master cylinder is a defect. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jul 17, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10343708

Wobble at rear wheel of motorcycle... Occurs when in a long, sweeping curve (either direction) at highway speeds. *tr

Suspension · received Nov 4, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10247650

Failure of the front brake system. Over time pistons in caliper stick or freeze up. This causes the front brake lever to come all the back to the throttle grip. In some cases reducing braking efficiency by 50%. Dealership was aware of this problem and on 4 separate cases broke the pistons loose to…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 9, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10208549

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

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

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.