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1994-2019 · 18 model years

Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems by year

Owners have filed 276 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu across 18 model years, and it has 14 recalls. The 2008 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (81), while 1996 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 age200881 complaints · 2 recallsSee the 2008
Complaints
276
Recalls
14
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
30
Deaths
1

Flhtcu 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
20191100Transmission & drivetrainB
20181200Transmission & drivetrainC
20174300BrakesD
20166100BrakesC
20152200Electrical systemC
20149500Transmission & drivetrainF
20137030BrakesF
20120100-A
20116200BrakesD
201031310BrakesF
200970321BrakesF
200881261BrakesF
200748030Engine & coolingF
19980100-A
19972100Body, doors & structureB
19961100Electrical systemA
19955100Electrical systemC
19942100Electrical systemB

Most common Flhtcu problems

Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls 14

Latest Flhtcu complaints

2017 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuTransmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU. The contact stated that while riding at 5 MPH, the motorcycle failed to shift out of gear or stop as needed. The motorcycle fell over on the contact's right leg, causing the leg to become swollen. The contact used a bag of ice to help with the swelling. The motorcycle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V734000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,490.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11750346
2009 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuBrakes

While riding my 2009 ultra classic cvc Harley davidson motorcycle the front brake level became stiff and eventually did not compress, no front brakes, while attempting to stop. The rear brake still operated normally. In an emergency, this could cause serious injury or death with front brake failing and possible rear brake failure at same time. a local repair shop inspected the brakes and attempted to bleed system and determined the ABS mudule failed. there were no warning lamp indications of ABS failure. When ABS module fails on HD motorcycles, brakes can also fail. This is a major safety issue with the braking system that shoud still operate to stop motorcycle when ABS module fails.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11725017
2009 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuBrakes

ABS Module failure. Brake pedal solid when depressed with no brakes available. I will request the bad module from the dealer. No brakes is an extremely dangerous condition. The motorcycle is in a Harley Davidson getting the module replaced. This catastrophic failure happened with no warnings or symptoms.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11665136
2011 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuDriver assistance

the recall remedy to flush the system does not address the concern that the ABS unit still has the potential for failure. Millions of ABS systems in cars do not have such issues that require a hydraulic flush every 2 years. Failure is the ABS control module; it should not be due to moisture in a sealed hydraulic system. Failure of the ABS control module can cause complete loss of braking function or a complete lockup of the brake with resultant severe injury. A one-time system flush does not address the primary...

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fault - replacement of the ABS module. I had front brake system completely fail within 1 minute following a harley dealer brake flush. As the motorcycle was on a hill, the front brake was to hold the bike from rolling backwards. It did roll backwards before I could rebalance an use rear brake. The motorcycle fell over - no injury of damage.

Filed Incident Forward collision avoidanceNHTSA 11657161
2016 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuSuspension

The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra. The contact stated while riding at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal vibration was coming from the handlebars while riding. The contact used a trailer to tow the motorcycle to the dealer where it was discovered that the front and rear wheel bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 11622689

Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2008 (81), 2009 (70), 2007 (48). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2008 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1998, 2012, 1996 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Flhtcu years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (95), engine & cooling (57), transmission & drivetrain (46) most often.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have?

NHTSA lists 14 recalls across all Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 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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