2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltru years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru. That is the most of any Fltru model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is steering (7 complaints, 32%), typically at around 3,413 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 32% | 3,413 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 23% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 14% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 9% | 4,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 9% | 6,775 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | 3,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 9% | 28,134 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 6,550 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 459 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 4,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. 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.
riding down a hill i applied the brakes and come across some dirt on the road the anti lock brake activated so i did not skid about a half mile down the road was a stop sign when i applied therear brake again they did not work. There were no warning of the failure until i needed brakes,there were…
The contact owns a 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU). The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speeds and attempting to apply the front brakes, the motorcycle failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake lever seized during the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA…
ABS Module goes bad and completely disables brakes Very dangerous. Got on my bike only to have a rock hard pedal with no brakes. Harley should fix this for free.
Throttle by wire is not dependable and extremely unsafe . My wife purchased the bike for me in 2011. I have had issues with no throttle response while negotiating intersections and while driving at highway speed. I have also had issues with uncommanded full throttle. This has happened on ten…
Lost complete control of front brakes. Brake lever is frozen open and is impossible to depress to slow or stop the motorcycle. After much troubleshooting, replacing brake parts and bleeding brakes, i was informed of a hydraulic control unit pattern of failure, the symptoms of which exactly describe…
Other Harley-Davidson Fltru years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fltru | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Fltru | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Fltru | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Fltru | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 Fltru | 10 | 0 |
| 2012 Fltru | 6 | 1 |
| 2011 | 22 | 1 |
| 2010 Fltru | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Fltru | 6 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru?
Owners most often report steering, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltru model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.