2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 22, 2019 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FLSTSE2 years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 1,743 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2 · ~1,743 mi
Equipment1 · ~2,570 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~400 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~8,700 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~17,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure240%1,743——
Equipment120%2,570——
Service Brakes120%400——
Unknown or Other120%8,700——
Vehicle Speed Control120%17,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112014: 1201412015: 1201512017: 1201712019: 120191

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN EAGLE SOFTAIL (FLSTSE2). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANDRAE'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON (2010 N LINCOLN AVE, URBANA, IL 61801, [redacted]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 22, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11233842

The clutch will not disengage when you stop.it keeps pulling forward and you have to hold the brakes to keep from moving.

Unknown or Other · received May 27, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10991917

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flstse2 softtail cvo. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the bike accelerated without warning causing the contact to drive through a red light at 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was air in…

Service Brakes · received Feb 25, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10690605

The saddle bags fly off the motorcycle when the bags are empty and speed is approximately 65 mph. This has happened four times since purchase. *tr

Equipment · received Feb 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10565098

While traveling on i-95 south of boston my left side saddlebag flew off while i was traveling approximately 65 mph. I did not impact any object and have never detached the saddlebag while the bike has been in my ownership (i am the original owner). This was the third time i had traveled at these…

Structure · received Nov 1, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10433835

Other Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201150

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2?

Owners most often report structure, equipment, service brakes problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLSTSE2 model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.