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2012 Harley-Davidson FlstcProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 15 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
23
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 15 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

9 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 2K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (14 reports) • Median: 2K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (9 reports).

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires9 (60%)
Steering2 (13%)
Lights1 (7%)
Brakes1 (7%)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand1 (7%)
Suspension1 (7%)

2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 60% of all reports filed for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,500 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 2K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11
7
12
4
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1
14
1
15
1
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc. Recent trend: stable.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc is related to the wheels & tires, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc reliable?
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc has 15 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Harley-Davidson Flstc problems start?
Based on 14 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,500 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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