2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 24, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxstsi years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi. That is the most of any Fxstsi model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%———

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

2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi.

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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.

Harley davidson 2005 tc88 burning oil in the forward cylinder, consumption estimates seem to be 1 quart of oil in 700 miles of service. To a person who knows to carefully watch new vehicles they will add oil, but to persons who will take for granted that harley says they have a new engines ,vastly…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 24, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10148505

Other Harley-Davidson Fxstsi years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 Fxstsi10
200510
2004 Fxstsi10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxstsi a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxstsi model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.