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SuspensionPart report

2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
15,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 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.

“Noticed a grinding and jerking motion in the front wheel pulled over to inspect. Didn't notice the bearing at the time. Brake pads were a little thin so thought it might be them. Road the bike home and upon further inspection noticed that the sealed bearing on the front wheel was coming apart and was missing several of the ball bearings. Got on a couple of forums and this seems to be an ongoing problem with 2009 and newer bikes with less than 40,000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10579457, filed 2014-04, 38,245 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru motorcycle. The contact stated that the front of the motorcycle emitted a ticking noise and vibrated while driving 60 MPH. The contact was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder and found that the front wheel cover separated. The motorcycle was taken to an unknown dealer for diagnostic testing who stated that the front wheel bearing failed. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 15,500.”

NHTSA complaint #11016547, filed 2017-08, 15,500 miles

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011314%

Other parts of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru

Steering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru

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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