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2016-2022 · 7 model years

Harley-Davidson Flrt Problems by year

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flrt across 7 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2020 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.

Most complaints for its age20201 complaint · 2 recallsSee the 2020
Complaints
7
Recalls
3
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Flrt 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
20220100-C
20210100-C
20201201Electrical systemF
20190200-C
20180100-B
20170100-B
20166010BrakesD

Most common Flrt problems

Harley-Davidson Flrt recalls 3

Latest Flrt complaints

2016 Harley-Davidson FlrtBrakes

The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLRT Freewheeler. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH, the front wheel had seized with smoke coming from the front tire after the handlebar brake was released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the calipers, rotors, and brake pads were replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was then taken to Seacoast Harley-Davidson (17 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862) where the dealer replaced the rotors, brake pads,...

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and front and rear master cylinder brakes, as well as cleaned the calipers; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11475255
2016 Harley-Davidson FlrtOther & unknown

Harley Freewheeler Hydraulic Clutch keeps failing on me and when that happens it won't drive. I don't understand why a lot of Harleys had a recall for this problem but my 2016 does not even though it the same problem as the recall bikes. I keep calling harley headquarters about this but they are very rude. It not fair that I have to pay to get this fix while the other Bikers get it for free because of the recall. My bike should be part of the recall because I am have a lot of problems with this situation. Harley...

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refuses to help me . Because of this I was almost in a accident when the clutch gave out and the bike jumped. My wife was with me at the time and we could had gotten killed in a accident. Because when I tried to downshift and my bike clutch did not work the bike jumped.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11433869
2016 Harley-Davidson FlrtBrakes

Brake rear brake failed , no fluid leak around bike , and fluid resovoir was still full

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11195426
2016 Harley-Davidson FlrtEngine & cooling1 injury

When you ride the motorcycle the exhaust system gets so hot that it burns your calf. I received first and second degree burns on them with jeans and boots on. Went to er for the burns

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11004761

Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flrt

Which Harley-Davidson Flrt years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2016 (6), 2020 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2020 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Harley-Davidson Flrt years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2017, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Flrt years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flrt problems?

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

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flrt have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Harley-Davidson Flrt 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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