2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstf years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 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 Flstf. That ranks 5th out of 14 Flstf model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 4,711 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | 4,711 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf 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.
While me and my wife was riding our fatboys (her 2005 & mine 2004) we were on our first day of a 8 day road trip traveling on route 84 west near carmel ny, she developed a problem. All 5 of her chrome pulley bolts sheared off harley davidson p/n 94773-00a. Got my boys to trailer her home. Next day…
1. Watching someone start their harley motorcycle in gear without the clutch lever pulled in. 2. Motorcycle lurched forward when pushing the starter button. Obvious consequences. Falling, running over someone or something. 3. Put in neutral when starting or pulling in the clutch lever when in gear…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstf years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Flstf | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Flstf | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Flstf | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Flstf | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Flstf | 11 | 1 |
| 2006 Flstf | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Flstf | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Flstf | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstf | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flstf | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Flstf | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Flstf | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Flstf | 1 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flstf 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 Flstf?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf?
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 Flstf a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstf model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.