2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flrt years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt. That is the most of any Flrt model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 33% | 2,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt.
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.
Reverse starter keep going out Had replace two time in one year
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLRT Freewheeler. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH, the front wheel had seized with smoke coming from the front tire after the handlebar brake was released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the calipers…
Harley Freewheeler Hydraulic Clutch keeps failing on me and when that happens it won't drive. I don't understand why a lot of Harleys had a recall for this problem but my 2016 does not even though it the same problem as the recall bikes. I keep calling harley headquarters about this but they are…
Brake rear brake failed , no fluid leak around bike , and fluid resovoir was still full
When you ride the motorcycle the exhaust system gets so hot that it burns your calf. I received first and second degree burns on them with jeans and boots on. Went to er for the burns
Other Harley-Davidson Flrt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flrt | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flrt | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flrt | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Flrt | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Flrt | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Flrt | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 Flrt | 3 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flrt problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt?
Owners most often report unknown or other, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flrt model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.