1997 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 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by other or unknown (1) and suspension (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 system4 57%
- Other or unknown1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Consumer received recall letter in july 1998. Contacted dealer, no parts were available to remedy the problem. Dealer has not yet received parts from the manufacturer. Recall number 98v158000. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #831529, filed 1998-12Other or unknown: “Harley refused to recognize the problem yet multiple persons have since confirmed to me that this is a common problem including professional harley mechanics. No safety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #719118, filed 2000-02Complaints 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 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 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 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 1.
Has the 1997 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 27, 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.