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Harley-Davidson years to avoid

For every Harley-Davidson model, the model years with more than twice that model's typical number of owner complaints, and the years with the fewest. Based on 3,333 owner complaints.

Harley-Davidson models: years to avoid and best years

Amber: more than twice the typical complaints for that model. Green: the years with the fewest complaints among years with enough cars on the road.

ModelYears to avoidBest years
Flhtcu20082009201120132016
FLHXNone stand out201320142017
FlhtkNone stand out201520162017
FlhtcNone stand out
FlhtcuiNone stand out

Questions about the Harley-Davidson years to avoid

What Harley-Davidson years should you avoid?

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

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

Across all models, most Harley-Davidson owner complaints are about brakes, engine and electrical.

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