2004 Harley-Davidson Flstfi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstfi years
- Not enough data 1st of 6 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 Flstfi. That is the most of any Flstfi model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 16,002 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstfi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 100% | 16,002 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 16,002 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Harley-Davidson Flstfi recalls (1)
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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.
On saturday april 15 at approx. 3:30 pm pt traveling east on i-8, 1/2 mile in to yuma az, traveling at approx. 75 mph, i had 5 bolts fail on the main drive pulley attached to my rear wheel. One bolt flew forward and one flew back and struck another motorcycle rider in the left shin causing minor…
2004 harley davidson, soft tail fatboy. Stock wheels and tires. Traveling at approx. 75 mph on i-8 entering yuma az. All 5 bolts holding the main drive pulley to the rear wheel broke off. One bolt flew back and hit another rider thus causing minor injury to the leg. Not reported. Bike did not crash…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstfi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flstfi | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Flstfi | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Flstfi | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstfi | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Flstfi | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstfi?
Owners most often report wheels, power train problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Harley-Davidson Flstfi?
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 Flstfi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstfi model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.