Harley-Davidson Flstc Problems by Year
Harley-Davidson Flstc years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flstc year: 2009, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Flstc: 12 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Flstc: 11 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Flstc: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Flstc: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2001 Flstc: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2006 Flstc: 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 Flstc problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flstc model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Flstc | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 Flstc | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 Flstc | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2013 Flstc | 2 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2012 Flstc | 12 | 0 | — | Wheels | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Flstc | 5 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2010 Flstc | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2009 Flstc | 11 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Flstc | 3 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2007 Flstc | 8 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 Flstc | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 Flstc | 2 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2004 Flstc | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 Flstc | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 Flstc | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2001 Flstc | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Flstc | 9 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Flstc | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1998 Flstc | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1996 Flstc | 4 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flstc years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2009 (11), 2012 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flstc 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 Flstc?
Wheels, with 16 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flstc have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.