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2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
68,069miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,069 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.

“The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson Fltru. The contact stated that the exhaust was overheated and the electrical wires were overheated as well. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to notify the manufacturer. They offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also offered no assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10468846, filed 2012-08, 112,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016225%
2013110%
2012233%
201129%
2009233%

Other parts of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru

Steering
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology