Harley-Davidson Flstn Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flstn, across 7 model years (2002–2017). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson Flstn years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Flstn model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Flstn: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 Flstn: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2017 Flstn: 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 Flstn problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Harley-Davidson Flstn model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Flstn | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2012 Flstn | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 Flstn | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 Flstn | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2007 Flstn | 6 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 Flstn | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2002 Flstn | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flstn years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (6), 2012 (5), 2017 (1). 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 Flstn?
Electrical System, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flstn have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.