2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcui years
- Not enough data 8th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 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 11,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 13,577 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 15,107 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 15,107 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui.
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.
Harley dealership told me to upgrade the cam tensioner on the twin cam 88 motor from 1991-1996. They have a tendencey to "explode" after 20-25k miles. $500 for the part #25284-11, $500-$1000 for labor. There is nothing in the service manuals for checking this part. To replace it requires a complete…
2005 harley ultra rear brakes failed. *ts the friction material had fallen off the backing plate. The consumer replaced the pads himself. Almost two months later the rear wheel developed a 10 inch split which caused the bike to operate erratically. The bike was towed to the dealer where they…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 50 mph, the hydraulic rear brake did not work at all. The front brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. There was no warning prior to the braking. The road condition was hard surfaced. Also, the second time the front brake lining pad had fractured. The…
No events other than poor workmanship. Horn doesn't work. Safety is my concern. Harley-davidson says there is nothing wrong with my horn. They say that at 2000 rpm when you press the horn button it works. Sitting still or idling the horn will not work. They say no one uses the horn at idle or…
Harley davidson horn doesn't work. The horn was replaced at 1000 miles. Still doesn't work. It sounds like a wounded duck. Harley dealer says the horn is fine and that you must be running the engine at 2000 rpm for the horn to work. It worked fine when purchased. I say its a defect in…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui years
← 2004 Flhtcui · 2006 Flhtcui →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhtcui | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhtcui | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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 Flhtcui | 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.