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Harley-Davidson Flhtc — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Harley-Davidson Flhtc model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
25
Years to Avoid
2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Best Years
1997, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1984, 1983
2013
3 complaints0 recalls18 TSBs
2012
3 complaints1 recalls11 TSBs
2011Avoid
4 complaints2 recalls1 invest.18 TSBs
2010Avoid
9 complaints3 recalls1 invest.18 TSBs
2009Avoid
23 complaints3 recalls1 invest.12 TSBs
2008Avoid
17 complaints2 recalls2 invest.11 TSBs
2007
16 complaints0 recalls13 TSBs
2005
3 complaints0 recalls6 TSBs
2004
0 complaints0 recalls6 TSBs
2003
2 complaints1 recalls6 TSBs
2002
3 complaints1 recalls6 TSBs
2001
8 complaints1 recalls6 TSBs
2000
2 complaints0 recalls5 TSBs
1999
7 complaints1 recalls1 TSBs
1998
3 complaints1 recalls
1997Best Year
1 complaints1 recalls
1996Best Year
2 complaints1 recalls
1995
6 complaints1 recalls
1994
8 complaints2 recalls
1993Best Year
2 complaints1 recalls
1992Best Year
3 complaints0 recalls
1990Best Year
2 complaints0 recalls
1989
3 complaints1 recalls
1984Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1983Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Harley-Davidson Flhtc Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Harley-Davidson Flhtc, consider the 1997, 1996, 1993, 1992, 1990, 1984, 1983 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

25 model years analyzed