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2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
13,577miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,577 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.

“2005 harley ultra rear brakes failed. The friction material had fallen off the backing plate. The consumer replaced the pads himself. Almost two months later the rear wheel developed a 10 inch split which caused the bike to operate erratically. The bike was towed to the dealer where they replaced the wheel under warranty. After the tech put the new wheel on he took the bike for a test drive. Upon returning to the shop the front brakes failed. The friction material had fallen off the backing plate. The tech replaced the front pads, but not under the warranty. The cruise control failed.”

NHTSA complaint #10172221, filed 2006-10, 15,107 miles

“The contact stated while traveling 50 MPH, the hydraulic rear brake did not work at all. The front brake had to be applied to stop the vehicle. There was no warning prior to the braking. The road condition was hard surfaced. Also, the second time the front brake lining pad had fractured. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer but was unable to repair due to high volume of work and instead the contact fixed the vehicle. The manufacturer was alerted but was advised that it was not covered under warranty. Updated 10/17/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10167493, filed 2006-09, 12,047 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006640%
2005240%
2001113%
1999110%
1997120%

Other parts of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui

Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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