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2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru Engine Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
1,902miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,902 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.

“Water pump failed august 2018 on a trip and was replaced at dealership under warranty. The 2nd pump failed august 2019 for the same reason and was replaced with upgraded water pump by dealer in sept 2019. July 2020 the upgrade has failed. Going to dealer 3rd time for replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #11342505, filed 2020-07, 3,800 miles

“On november 19, 2020, while traveling on a highway the engine light and temperature light came on meaning the engine was running hot, on an expressway the motorcyclist needs to pull over to the emergency lane which puts the operator in danger. It turns out the water pump malfunctioned on a 2016 motorcycle. The dealer was aware of the problems with the water pumps stating the harley has updated the water pumps so obviously harley is aware of the problems with the water pumps on 2014-2016 touring liquid cooled models. This same incident happened to my father on a 2015 tri glide in 2018. …”

NHTSA complaint #11375628, filed 2020-11, 5 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru

Electrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

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