2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstci years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Flstci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 7,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 13,895 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci 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.
Was driving on the freeway when i heard a strange sound and loss of power so pulled off the freeway to check it out. When i pulled over, couldn't see anything wrong so attempted to go again and the bike would not go anywhere. Had it towed to the house and the next day i found that all 5 of the…
Brake light switch failure. Known problem with softail models and no recall by company. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson Flstci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flstci | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Flstci | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Flstci | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstci | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, wheels problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstci a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstci model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.