Harley-Davidson Flhtci Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtci (1999–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Flhtci model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | 72,000 | 2 | 6 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 29,123 | 1 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 33,500 | 2 | 0 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling5 29%
- Electrical system4 24%
- Suspension3 18%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.9%
- Tires1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Exterior lighting1 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “My 2001 Harley-Davidson had a frame failure on the swing arm (rear fork) where the axle bolt goes through the swing arm. After doing some research I found this to be a very common problem on the touring models 1997-2001. Harley-davidson did a recall in 2000 for the swing arm, they never changed the design until 2002. Harley-davidson has discontinued the swing arm for the 2001 touring bikes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749936, filed 2015-08, 72,000 miles2000: “In august of 2008, I was riding my 2000 harley davidson Flhtci electra glide when all of a sudden the motorcycle just shut down. I was fortunate to be able to coast to the side of the road. Just as I was entering the shoulder of the road, the motorcycle started right up. However, I noticed my speedometer bounding up and down and not correctly reporting my speed. When I took the bike in for repairs, I was told it was a speed sensor which was a recurring problem with my particular model motorcycle. Less than 4,000 miles later, it happened yet again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261100, filed 2009-03, 30,246 miles1999: “At 32,000. Miles both fuel lines at bottom of fuel tank started squirting fuel all over hot engine while riding and caught fire ! ! Replaceable o rings did not solve problem internal leak in both fittings 0”
NHTSA complaint #10990470, filed 2017-05, 32,000 milesOther Harley-Davidson models
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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. Methodology