1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- 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 Flhtcui (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,000 miles. 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 system2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Consumer received recall letter concerning the ignition switch. Notified the dealer, dealer stated no parts were available to remedy the problem. Recall 98v158000.”
NHTSA complaint #829306, filed 1998-10Brakes: “Front brake distributor block, which controls the flow of fluid to the brakes, failed. When driver applied brakes for a traffic light, the front brakes held for a second and then failed.”
NHTSA complaint #540597, filed 1998-09Fuel system: “Engine severely overheats because of design defect with fuel injection system. This is more apparent because of manufactuers sidecar on unit, increasing weight and engine load. Engine has already blown head gaskets and cracked exhaust due to this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #724483, filed 2000-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 45,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V158000Jul 14, 1998Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Harley-Davidson Flhtcui 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 Flhtcui → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15 | 12,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 5 | 15,107 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 26 | 11,400 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 8 | 14,885 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 27,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 33,475 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 10 | 14,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 70,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 45,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flhtcui model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,000 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 45,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.