Harley-Davidson Flhtp Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 31, 2020 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 14 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhtp, across 15 model years (1995–2018). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.

Peak: 2009, with 3 complaints
1995: 2199521996: 111997: 0199702005: 002007: 1200712008: 002009: 3200932010: 332011: 0201102012: 002014: 0201402015: 112016: 1201612017: 002018: 120181

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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

No Flhtp model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2010 Flhtp: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2009 Flhtp: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 1995 Flhtp: 2 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 1996 Flhtp: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2007 Flhtp: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2015 Flhtp: 1 complaint, 2 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 Flhtp problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes420
Electrical System320
Equipment110
Power Train110
Service Brakes, Air110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Tires110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Harley-Davidson Flhtp model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 Flhtp11—Power Train
2017 Flhtp02——
2016 Flhtp11—Tires
2015 Flhtp12—Unknown or Other
2014 Flhtp05——
2012 Flhtp01——
2011 Flhtp02——
2010 Flhtp33—Service Brakes
2009 Flhtp33—Service Brakes
2008 Flhtp02——
2007 Flhtp11—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 Flhtp01——
1997 Flhtp01——
1996 Flhtp11—Equipment
1995 Flhtp21—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

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

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (3), 2009 (3), 1995 (2). 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 Flhtp?

Service Brakes, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtp have?

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