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Harley-Davidson Fltr — Years to Avoid

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

Model Years
15
Years to Avoid
2009, 2008, 2007
Best Years
2015, 2014, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994

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 Fltr Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2009, 2008, 2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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 Fltr, consider the 2015, 2014, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

15 model years analyzed