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2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
2,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,800 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.

“The contact owns a 2013 harley davidson Flhtcu. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was continuously overheating and causing the heat shield to fail. The contact was concerned about the potential of the failure causing severe burns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was working normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,800. The current mileage was 2,900.”

NHTSA complaint #10607984, filed 2014-07, 2,800 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013114%
2010413%
200969%
200834%
200724%

Other parts of the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

Brakes
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

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.

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