2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstn years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Flstn model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 11,250 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | 11,250 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 40% | 3,350 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn.
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.
Purchased my first bike, a 2012 softtail deluxe with 4,700 miles purchased from my coworker who had only put 500 miles on the bike in last two years (since the 5000k service was done @ 4200mi.). Took the bike out on a county road for the first time as a new rider and the bike developed a handlebar…
About 10:30 pm while en route to work i was riding on the freeway at the posted speed limit and i noted flashing lights appearing on the speedometer- the low fuel lamp and electrical system lamp. I pulled over the emergency lane right away to make any assessment. I was able to exit the freeway to…
2012 harley davidson flstn with only 2,000 miles. Wire wheel spokes worked loose. Wheel wobbled. My harley was uncontrollable and not safe to ride. I had the spokes tightened up by the harley dealer, but at about 5,000 miles spokes came loose again. Same thing happened around 10,000. My harley is…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flstn. The contact stated that while parked the motorcycle failed to start. It was able to restart after having a jump performed. Also, the motorcycle would stall intermittently while riding it. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson flstn. The contact was driving 40 mph when the motorcycle began to vibrate abnormally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised that the rear wheel was faulty and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstn years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Flstn | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 Flstn | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Flstn | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Flstn | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 Flstn | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstn | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstn?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.