Harley-Davidson Fltr Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Harley-Davidson Fltr (2007–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 16. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (17 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Fltr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 | 14,000 | 3 | 12 | — | Rising |
| 2008 | 14 | 29,000 | 2 | 11 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 6 | 896 | 0 | 15 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes17 41%
- Electrical system5 12%
- Vehicle speed control4 9.8%
- Fuel system4 9.8%
- Engine cooling4 9.8%
- Engine3 7.3%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 4.9%
- Body and structure2 4.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “Abs failed while riding. I took to dealer and informed me that brake fluid has to be changed every 2 years which I hsve never heard before plus my ownrrs msnusl says inspect not change. I asked why this is not included in 5000 mile interval service if that is the case? Was able to bring bike stavely to stop worh back brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11002383, filed 2017-06, 12,000 miles2008: “While riding on 3/31/2018 I was approaching a stoplight and began my down shifting and braking. I stepped on the rear brake pedal and to my surprise there was little resistance, I pumped the pedal again only to have the same result. I then pumped the pedal several times noting same result as previous attempts but was able to stop using my front brake. We pulled off into a gas station parking lot to assess the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11193282, filed 2019-04, 31,250 miles2007: “2007 harley road glide. The housing for stator fails. Cracks inner primary. In some cases. The major compliant is that there is only a up grade kit that costs $479.00. Not to include tax an labor. It has been known to just lock up motor. How can this not be a recall as of yet the or off is there upgrade kit!!! It's not if it happens but when!!! . I have many complaints on the 96 motors but the worst is the cam plays need to be upgraded the best that makes the is fueling r&d.thet really need to step up an make good on these recalls. It appears they or someone are not making this known. …”
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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. Methodology