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Harley-Davidson FltruseModel year report

2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
11,950miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 11,950 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 20 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “The contact owns a 2011 harley davidson cbo road glide ultra motorcycle. The contact was traveling 5 MPH when the handle bars began shaking abnormally. The contact and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle however the contact sustained a neck injury as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The dealer confirmed that the steering head bearings needed to be replaced as well as the handle bar riser bushing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,100.”

NHTSA complaint #10467960, filed 2012-07, 17,000 miles

Engine cooling: “During routine operation, new touring model motorcycles have rear cylinder exhaust header pipe that generates extreme amount of heat which impacts operator's right upper inner thigh region. Condition is more than a discomfort. It has become a distraction to the operator and thus, a hazard to the safe operation of the motorcycle. To be epa compliant, among other things---harley davidson has had to lean out the fuel/air mixture. I believe this to be the major cause of the excessive heat. Harley davidson has designed/installed a plastic heat deflector which provides little, if any, relief. …”

NHTSA complaint #10415917, filed 2011-07

Fuel system: “I twisted the accelerator grip and slipped the clutch to proceed through the intersection when a red light turned green. When I got to the middle of the intersection, the throttle suddenly failed to respond and the bike came to a stop. I then tried to push my 900 lb. Motorcycle to the curb before the light for opposing traffic turned green. I didn't make it in time and was nearly hit by a vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10523595, filed 2013-07, 6,900 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,900 and 17,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 11,950 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 20 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 20 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fltruse

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011511,9502———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fltruse model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 11,950 miles and the middle half falls between 6,900 and 17,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.