Harley-Davidson Flstfb Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flstfb, across 6 model years (2010–2016). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Harley-Davidson Flstfb years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Flstfb model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Flstfb: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 Flstfb: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Flstfb: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Flstfb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2013 Flstfb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2016 Flstfb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 Flstfb problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flstfb model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Flstfb | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2014 Flstfb | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2013 Flstfb | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 Flstfb | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2011 Flstfb | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 Flstfb | 2 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flstfb years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (5), 2014 (2), 2010 (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 Flstfb?
Service Brakes, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flstfb have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.