2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,006miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,006 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the engine in the motorcycle was making noises. The consumer spoke with dealer on this matter and they said there was a need for repair but it would be at the consumers expense. This was a regular maintenance item but the factory will not acknowledge. The cam chain tensioners were wearing too soon. Consumer made repairs out of pocket. No problems since the repair. Camshaft drive/bearing were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10126354, filed 2005-07, 19,500 miles“Vehicle with approx. 36k miles. Cam chain tensioner shoes, one worn down about 50%, the other completely disintegrated with pieces floating around within the engine and bearings. Potential for cam timing to be affected or shoe material to cause bearing to seize.”
NHTSA complaint #10157539, filed 2006-05, 36,511 milesEngine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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