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2006-2013 · 3 model years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Flhtcuse 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.
Most common Flhtcuse problems
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse recalls 1
Latest Flhtcuse complaints
A product sold by bagger nation / paul yaffe tire air valve cap causes the valve to loosen thus loosing air. With speed it hits the brake caliper. This happened to me on the front tire.
This motorcycle is unstable at highway speeds. I am not sure if it is in the tire or the wheel but my dealer has tried other fixes, all to no avail. Fixes have been made to the neck bearings, swingarm, etc. The front end does not hug the road and always feels light at highway speeds. When there is no traffic it still feels and handles the same way. Occasionally the front end will "dance" without warning. It's not exaggerated and does not last long, but it definitely makes you grab the handlebars tighter and slow...
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down. When near other vehicles this happens more often, it's like the front end is being lifted and moved. This has only been happening typically at 60 mph or higher. I have not had it over 70 because of this condition. I feel unsafe to try to put on the cruise control and take my hands off the bar to rest them. Again this only happens at highway speeds and typically on longer trips when the tires get really heated up. My feeling is that the problem is in the tire itself, but I know others with the same issue that have replaced their wheels (rims) and that has solved the problem (but they also changed the rubber at the same time). Whatever it is I would like it taken care of so that I can truly enjoy my motorcycle.
Since vehicle was new, there is a severe issue with movement or wobble of the motorcycle at highway speeds. This does not appear to be made worse by other vehicles in close proximity, and issue has been experienced on open roads with no other vehicles around and no wind. Issue appears to be a front end problem. Tires have been checked, alignment has been checked, front shocks have been checked, wheels have been checked. Nothing has corrected the problem. Located a dealer with a different style front wheel and...
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had it installed in place of the factory wheel and issue went away. Had factory wheel reinstalled and problem came back. I believe that the design of the chrome "chisel" front wheel is causing turbulence which makes the motorcycle unstable at any speed above 60 mph. *Tr
I purchased a 2013 harley davidson flhtcuse8 on april 30, 2013. This motorcycle exhibited twitchy handling from the first ride. This motorcycle was returned to two separate dealers on 10 separate occasions for warranty repairs. This bike was delivered with "chisel" wheels. These wheels are what hd uses on 2012 and 2013 flhtcuse's. These wheels cause an unstable condition at operating speeds. The front end feels very light and makes the bike feel very twitchy. There is no feeling of control especially in windy...
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conditions or near other vehicles. The two dealer?S service departments have replaced both front and rear tires which were defective, taken the front end apart and put it back together, replaced incorrect parts and other checks and adjustments to correct the unstable condition. All changes failed to correct the instability. I determined that the instability is caused by the front wheel when I replaced it with another style of wheel which eliminated the instability. Other research shows there are quite a few other people complaining of this instability issue on www.Cvoharley.Com. I have contacted harley davidson customer support and I was told this is a warranty issue between hd tech support and my dealer. My dealer states after the repairs and discussion with hd tech support that the bike is within specifications and they will do nothing further to correct the instability or supply a wheel which will eliminate the instability. There is another current complaint filed under a 2012 flhtcuse7 which uses the same wheels and has the same issue with these ?Chisel? Wheels. *Tr
Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse years have the most problems?
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2012 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Flhtcuse years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (4), steering (2), suspension (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse 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