Harley-Davidson Fltr Problems by Year
Harley-Davidson Fltr years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fltr year: 2008, 2009. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Fltr: 16 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2008 Fltr: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 Fltr: 6 complaints, 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 Fltr problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Fltr model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fltr | 16 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Fltr | 14 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Fltr | 6 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2003 Fltr | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Fltr | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1998 Fltr | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1997 Fltr | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1996 Fltr | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1995 Fltr | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Fltr years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2008 (14), 2009 (16) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Fltr year. 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 Fltr?
Service Brakes, with 16 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Fltr have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.