Harley-Davidson Flstci Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 31, 2014 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Harley-Davidson Flstci, across 5 model years (2002–2006). The 2005 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.

Peak: 2005, with 5 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 2200322004: 2200422005: 5200552006: 220062

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson Flstci years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Flstci model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2005 Flstci: 5 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2006 Flstci: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2004 Flstci: 2 complaints, 1 recall

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 Flstci problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Service Brakes, Hydraulic210
Tires210
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Exterior Lighting110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Power Train110
Steering110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Visibility110
Wheels110

All Harley-Davidson Flstci model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 Flstci20—Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 Flstci51—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 Flstci21—Exterior Lighting
2003 Flstci21—Engine and Engine Cooling
2002 Flstci11—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson Flstci years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2005 (5), 2006 (2), 2004 (2). 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 Flstci?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flstci have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.