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Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years to avoid

The Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2007, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.

332

Total complaints

14

Recall campaigns

1994–2019

Years covered

4

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Flhtcu years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2008High complaint rate94
2009High complaint rate88
2007High complaint rate58
2010High complaint rate43

Every Flhtcu year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201911
201812
201733
201681
201522
2014105
201370
201162
2010avoid433
2009avoid883
2008avoid942
2007avoid580
199801
199731
199611
199551
199421

Common questions

What are the worst Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Flhtcu years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2007, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 1998.

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?

By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Flhtcu years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have?

Across all model years, the Flhtcu has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 332 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.