2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstn years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Flstn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,700 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 Flstn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 9,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn 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.
Fuel line "quick disconnect" o-ring seal leaks at its coupling to the fuel tank. O-ring may fail without prior symptom and leak gas on to engine at a location that may cause a fire sparked from the ignition coil pack located rearward of the coupling. May also ignite from exhaust system on some…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstn years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Flstn | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flstn | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Flstn | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Flstn | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Flstn | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstn | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstn?
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 Flstn a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstn model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.