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Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 (2012–2012) that have at least 5 complaints. 2012 has the most, with 15. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All FLHTCU103 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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121513,627121—Falling

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2012: “During operation, upon initial delivery, I noted heat coming up the right side of the motorcycle. Both driver and passenger noted heat uncomfortable. I contacted the dealer with my complaint, I was told the location of the catalytic converter causes heat to rise causing discomfort to the rider and passenger. I was told this is common. And the only option to correct is to install aftermarket exhaust. This eliminates the catalytic converter. …”

NHTSA complaint #10482827, filed 2012-11, 50 miles

Other Harley-Davidson models

Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
263 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhx
174 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtk
147 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
100 complaints
Harley-Davidson XG750
85 complaints
Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson
84 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtc
82 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
76 complaints

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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