2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstc years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc. That is the most of any Flstc model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (9 complaints, 75%), typically at around 1,650 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 9 | 75% | 1,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | 1,030 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 775 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 160 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 560 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc.
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.
My rear brakes stopped working while in motion. The rear brake pedal became rock solid & would not depress. The brake fluid was checked & found to have plenty in the reservoir. I had a harley davidson technician analyze it & was told that the abs unit has gone bad, i was also told that there was a…
I was riding normal speed of about 60 mph and went into very dangerous wobble/ weave. I let go of throttle and layed my body weight over the tank and was able to slow to a stop. Checked and found all spokes on rear wheel were dead and loose. Bike only has 1800 miles on it. I have seen tons of…
Bought new 2012 flstc h-d in february 2011. Took the bike in for the first 1,000 mile service. When i picked the bike up it was noted on the service ticket that all spokes where loose on the front and rear wheels. Now have 7700 miles on the bike and took it in for new rear tire.[ have noticed just…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson heritage motorcycle(n/a). The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear wheel spokes were loose. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…
Traveling on an interstate at approx. 65 mph, bike developed an unstable condition that felt similar to riding on an under inflated rear tire. Visual inspection found extremely loose spokes on the rear wheel rim resulting in the tire traveling at a different axis than the hub when under load…
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 | 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 Flstc | 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
Owners most often report wheels, steering, exterior lighting problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.