Harley-Davidson FLHR years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson FLHR stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson FLHR years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Harley-Davidson FLHR complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Harley-Davidson FLHR problems
All model years combined.
- Engine16
- Brakes15
- Suspension11
- Electrical11
- Transmission9
- Fuel system7
- Acceleration7
- Tires6
- Wheels4
- Body3
- Steering2
- Lights2
Harley-Davidson FLHR problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | 1 | Visibility | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | - | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 5 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | - | 3 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | - | 2 | Body | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2014 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 2 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2012 | - | 2 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 9 | Brakes | 27,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2010 | - | 3 | Brakes | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2009 | - | 10 | Engine | 19,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2008 | - | 14 | Acceleration | 12,300 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2007 | - | 4 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 3 | Suspension | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 4 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 8 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 6 | Tires | 0 | 2 |
Recalls 12
Harley-Davidson FLHR warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
Questions about the Harley-Davidson FLHR
What years of the Harley-Davidson FLHR should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson FLHR has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson FLHR?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson FLHR?
Engine, with 16 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (15) and suspension (11).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHR have?
12 recalls between 1995 and 2020. The 2010 model year has the most, with 3.
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