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Harley-Davidson FLTR years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the Harley-Davidson FLTR since 1998, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2009 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
39
Recalls
7
Worst year
2009
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
1998-2009

Harley-Davidson FLTR years to avoid

No model year of the Harley-Davidson FLTR stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Harley-Davidson FLTR years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Harley-Davidson FLTR complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19982003200720082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson FLTR problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    17
  • Electrical
    8
  • Engine
    7
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Transmission
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Harley-Davidson FLTR problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20096916Brakes14,00030
20087514Brakes31,00021
2007886Engine89600
2003951Electrical10
1998-2Electrical10

Recalls 7

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Harley-Davidson FLTR warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Harley-Davidson FLTR

What years of the Harley-Davidson FLTR should you avoid?

No single model year of the Harley-Davidson FLTR has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson FLTR?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson FLTR?

Brakes, with 17 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (8) and engine (7).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLTR have?

7 recalls between 1998 and 2009. The 2009 model year has the most, with 3.

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