Harley-Davidson FLHT years to avoid
No model year of the Harley-Davidson FLHT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Harley-Davidson FLHT years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Harley-Davidson FLHT 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 FLHT problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical20
- Engine12
- Brakes8
- Transmission7
- Suspension6
- Body4
- Wheels3
- Steering2
- Tires1
- Seats1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
Harley-Davidson FLHT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | 3 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 8 | Brakes | 22,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2008 | - | 4 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2006 | - | 1 | Wheels | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 2 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 6 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 6 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 1 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 8 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 4 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 7 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 7 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 3 | Electrical | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Harley-Davidson FLHT 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. purpose
- 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. purpose
Questions about the Harley-Davidson FLHT
What years of the Harley-Davidson FLHT should you avoid?
No single model year of the Harley-Davidson FLHT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson FLHT?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson FLHT?
Electrical, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by engine (12) and brakes (8).
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHT have?
9 recalls between 1995 and 2019. The 2009 model year has the most, with 3.
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