Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 11, 2026 · 87 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 87 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, across 17 model years (2009–2025). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (13). The most reported problem area overall is engine.

Peak: 2017, with 13 complaints
2009: 5200952010: 992011: 9201192012: 772013: 7201372014: 552015: 6201562016: 222017: 132017132018: 772019: 8201982020: 442021: 0202102022: 222023: 1202312024: 112025: 120251

n = 87 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtcutg year: 2017. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2017 Flhtcutg: 13 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2011 Flhtcutg: 9 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2010 Flhtcutg: 9 complaints, 2 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2023 Flhtcutg: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2024 Flhtcutg: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2025 Flhtcutg: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

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 Flhtcutg problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine1790
Service Brakes1696
Power Train1570
Engine and Engine Cooling1260
Electrical System1071
Exterior Lighting440
Structure440
Service Brakes, Hydraulic331
Fuel/propulsion System210
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Service Brakes, Air221
Traction Control System222
Wheels211
Fuel System, Other110
Steering111
Suspension110
Tires110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 Flhtcutg10—Structure
2024 Flhtcutg10—Power Train
2023 Flhtcutg10—Exterior Lighting
2022 Flhtcutg21—Electrical System
2021 Flhtcutg01——
2020 Flhtcutg42—Service Brakes
2019 Flhtcutg82—Service Brakes
2018 Flhtcutg71—Power Train
2017 Flhtcutg131—EngineFar more complaints than other years
2016 Flhtcutg20—Electrical System
2015 Flhtcutg61—Engine
2014 Flhtcutg52—Electrical System
2013 Flhtcutg70—Engine
2012 Flhtcutg71—Service Brakes
2011 Flhtcutg91—Electrical System
2010 Flhtcutg92—Engine and Engine Cooling
2009 Flhtcutg52—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

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

By NHTSA complaints, 2017 (13) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhtcutg 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 Flhtcutg?

Engine, with 17 complaints across 9 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg have?

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