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1994-2003 · 6 model years

Harley-Davidson Flhs Problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flhs across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2), while 2003 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age19962 complaints · 1 recallSee the 1996
Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Flhs 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
20031000Transmission & drivetrainA
19981100Electrical systemC
19971100BrakesC
19962100Electrical systemC
19950100-B
19941100Electrical systemC

Most common Flhs problems

Harley-Davidson Flhs recalls 1

Latest Flhs complaints

1997 Harley-Davidson FlhsBrakes

The rear brakes, which are the main support of the braking system, fade while driving, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information.*Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 846651
1994 Harley-Davidson FlhsElectrical system

Have requested on 6 different ocassions from the dealer to have it repaierd am still watining. No safety defect indicated. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 708843
1996 Harley-Davidson FlhsElectrical system

While driving at any speed motorcycle stalls and runs intermittently due to a loss of electrical power. *Ak

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 833547
1998 Harley-Davidson FlhsElectrical system

Consumer received recall notice on 07-98 for recall # 98v158000 harley davidson/ignition switch. Has tried to get recall fixed, but there are no parts available.Consumer has called dealer on a weekly basis. *Ak *ml

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 828774

Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flhs

Which Harley-Davidson Flhs years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1996 (2), 1994 (1), 1997 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1996 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Harley-Davidson Flhs years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2003, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Flhs years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flhs problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (4), transmission & drivetrain (1), brakes (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhs have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Harley-Davidson Flhs 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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