Harley-Davidson FLT Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 12, 2002 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson FLT, across 3 model years (1999–2001). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 1999, with 2 complaints
1999: 2199922000: 1200012001: 120011

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Harley-Davidson FLT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No FLT model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1999 FLT: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2001 FLT: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2000 FLT: 1 complaint, 2 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 FLT problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Power Train110

All Harley-Davidson FLT model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2001 FLT10—Power Train
2000 FLT12—Fuel System, Gasoline
1999 FLT22—Engine and Engine Cooling

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Frequently asked questions

Which Harley-Davidson FLT years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (2), 2001 (1), 2000 (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 FLT?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLT have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.