1996 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht. The part named most often is electrical system, with 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system6 86%
- Engine cooling1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Consumer received NHTSA recall 98v158000 concerning ignition switch failure. On 28 jul 98. On above date contacted dealer to honor recall. Dealer informed consumer that parts would be available in august or october 30 1998. However, recall has still not honored at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #837608, filed 1999-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V158000Jul 14, 1998Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Harley-Davidson Flht 1994–1998, Flhtc 1994–1998, Flhtcu 1994–1998 +10 more
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Recall details for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flht
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 22,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 31,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 6 | 6,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 49,324 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flht model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.