2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtpi years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi. That ranks 4th out of 11 Flhtpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling 5,947 my 2005-2007 flhp, flhpi, flhtp, flhtpi, flhpe and flhpei police and escort motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (abs). Inconsistencies in the routing of the brake lines can cause abrasion of the brake lines and hoses. In some cases, this condition has caused brake fluid leaks.
Risk: Loss of brake fluid could lead to loss of brake function, which could lead to a crash resulting in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, if necessary. Brake line retention and clutch cable positioning devices will also be installed to prevent future abrasion to the brake lines. The recall began on february 29, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: On certain police and escort motorcycles, the anti-lock brake system (abs) lines may have been reversed during installation procedures.
Risk: This could cause the front brake to lock up if an abs event is triggered, which could result in a crash,
Fix: Dealers will inspect and re-route the abs brake lines free of charge. The recall began on june 24, 2005. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:abs warning light
Problem: Certain police motorcycles were built with a defective wiring harness. The antilock brake system (abs ) is wired through the same fuse circuit as the abs malfunction warning light.
Risk: The operator of the motorcycle would lose power to the abs warning light at the same time he loses power to the abs brake system if this particular fuse would blow. The warning light would not illuminate due to the loss of electrical power to the motorcycle and the operator might not be aware that the abs brakes were not functional. The gauges are also wired through this fuse circuit and, should this fuse flow, would also cease to function.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness. The recall began december 27, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
Dt: harley davidson 2005 flstsci - springer classic. There is a lot of wheel wobble due to a bent front rim. Consumer unknowingly bought the motorcycle with a bent front rim. An independent mechanic from extended service plan said he could find no road hazard conditions that could cause this…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Flhtpi | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Flhtpi | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtpi | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhtpi | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhtpi | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhtpi | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi?
Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtpi model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.