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2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2005 compare to other FLHPI years?

FLHPI NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted4 complaints1999: 2 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 0 complaints2007: 0 complaints
FLHPI NHTSA complaints by model year, 2005 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes1100%

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V090000BrakesFebruary 27, 2008 · 5,947 units

Defect

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, FLHPI, FLHTP, FLHTPI, FLHPE AND FLHPEI POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS). INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. IN SOME CASES, THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES, IF NECESSARY. BRAKE LINE RETENTION AND CLUTCH CABLE POSITIONING DEVICES WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUTURE ABRASION TO THE BRAKE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

05V293000BrakesJune 21, 2005 · 1,552 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LINES MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP IF AN ABS EVENT IS TRIGGERED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH,

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE ABS BRAKE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE MOTORCYCLE FLHPI ROAD KING IS STARTING TO SHOW WEAR MARKS ON ITS' BRAKE LINES. THE CONSTANT TURNING OF THE FORKS HAS RUBBED THE RUBBER LINES TO THE POINT WHERE IT LEAKS. THE BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED AT THE FACTORY BEHIND THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH PUSHES ONTO THE BRAKE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 1, 2010

2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI — common questions

Is the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLHPI. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.