2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstc years
- Not enough data 10th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc. That ranks 10th out of 20 Flstc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the vin/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.
Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
Fix: Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may 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.
Cam chain tensioner failure causing major damage to engine and possible loss of control of motorcycle if engine locks up. I was informed by a sales person named [xxx] at eagle harley davidson in lafayette in that i had a motorcycle with problem associated with the cam chain tensioner. The chain…
2005 1450cc front tires shimmied while driving causing consumer to drop the bike. *ts the consumer son was injured. *jb
Other Harley-Davidson Flstc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Flstc | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Flstc | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Flstc | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Flstc | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flstc | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 Flstc | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Flstc | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Flstc | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Flstc | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Flstc | 8 | 1 |
| 2006 Flstc | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Flstc | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Flstc | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flstc | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Flstc | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 Flstc | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Flstc | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Flstc | 4 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flstc 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstc model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.