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1999-2025 · 18 model years

Harley-Davidson Flhp Problems by year

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flhp across 18 model years, and it has 12 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5), while 2013 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.

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Most complaints for its age20105 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 2010
Complaints
29
Recalls
12
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Flhp complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20251000BrakesC
20220100-C
20210100-C
20200100-C
20180100-B
20170200-C
20152100BrakesC
20142200Electrical systemD
20131000BrakesA
20121100BrakesC
20114200BrakesD
20105310BrakesF
20097300BrakesF
20085210BrakesF
20071100Electrical systemC
20050100-B
20000100-B
19990200-C

Most common Flhp problems

Harley-Davidson Flhp recalls 12

Latest Flhp complaints

2025 Harley-Davidson FlhpBrakes

Rear brake rotor caliper and shoe tolerances. Motorcycle only six months in use with only 3,000 miles, heat buildup in rear rim and caliper on interstate traveling at speed limit. Rear rim too hot to touch by hand. Rear rotor warped and rear brake shoe glazed over.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11735028
2012 Harley-Davidson FlhpBrakes

The front brake lever is extremely hard to pull. I have had the brakes bled but it still has the hard lever. Usually after the first pull in the morning it is back to normal but yesterday pulling into the garage the lever was hard again and I was unable to pull it. Luckily rear brakes worked. Harley needs to fix their faulty ABS system before someone is killed. According to Harley's website there is no open recall or closed recall on my 2012 Harley for faulty ABS brakes. Fluid has been changed regularly. Going to call the dealership today to see what they will do to fix this dangerous bike.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11471679
2010 Harley-Davidson FlhpBrakes

The contact owns a 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHP. The contact stated while riding approximately 45 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact downshifted while turning left and applied the rear brake to assist with stopping the motorcycle. The contact stated there was no warning illuminated. The contact took the motorcycle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the ABS unit was defective. Additionally, there were clogs that needed to be addressed. The contact also stated there was a recall...

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prior to the failure for the issue with the brakes; however, the manufacturer denied the recall repair. The contact then rode the motorcycle to a local family residence. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,710.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11471425
2015 Harley-Davidson FlhpBrakes

Rear brakes went completely out with no warning. Had the brakes lines flush and new dot 4 brakes fluid put in. Again rear brakes went out 2 more times with no warning and flush out. There are no leaks any where. The reservoir is showing full at all times I will be riding around town and interstate and when applied pedal will go alway down. I do not ride with my foot on the rear pedal. The problem start it on 3/17/18 and have done it on jan 14 and march 17 2019

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11194411
2013 Harley-Davidson FlhpBrakes

Front brake failure without warning. Unable to engage front brakes while backing out of garage. Abs part module 48343-09 failure causing dropped motorcyle.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11156420
2010 Harley-Davidson FlhpBrakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson flhp. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts were not available. The dealer (republic harley-davidson, 12707 southwest fwy, stafford, tx 77477, 281-295-1000) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11154532

Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flhp

Which Harley-Davidson Flhp years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2009 (7), 2008 (5), 2010 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2010 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Harley-Davidson Flhp years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2013, 2000, 2005 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Flhp years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flhp problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (17), engine & cooling (3), electrical system (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhp have?

NHTSA lists 12 recalls across all Harley-Davidson Flhp model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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