2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstci years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci. That is the most of any Flstci model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 17,168 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 17,168 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 40% | 18,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | 2,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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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.
Metzeler me880 motorcycle tire is delaminating. Big chunk of tread pulling away from tire belt. Tire must be replaced after 1season about 8000 miles.. *js
Metezler marathon 880 tire blow out.was driving down highway at 65 mph and the side of my rear tire went out,causing me to almost crash,thank god there was no corner! 150/80b16 www metezler marathon. Tire pressure always checked as i am a motorcycle crash survivor! Read on line other people having…
Brake failure due to lining coming off backing plate. I was driving along, went to stop at a light, apply brakes and pedal went to floor. I replaced the rear brakes where the lining had came off. One week later the same thing happened to the front brakes but that happened while backing out of the…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, the sun light affected the mirrors reflection. Instead of viewing an image reflection, the contact saw the internal structure of the mirror. The contact checked the mirror with a flash light and the mirror presented the same…
Dt: the contact stated front caliper fell off of the motorcycle the first day he purchased it. The dealer did not think it was a problem. The mechanic torqued it down to the proper specifications. This happened on 3-25-05. The contact received a letter from the dmv telling him the psi on the tires…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flstci | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 Flstci | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Flstci | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstci | 1 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flstci 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 Flstci?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.