Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
20
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | 55% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 3 | 15% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 2 | 10% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 5% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 1 | 5% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“THE PROBLEM INDICATED IN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER RECALL 04V134000 OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH OVER A BRIDGE ON THE FREEWAY. THE MOTORCYCLE REGAINED POWER WITHIN 45 SECONDS, BUT THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE…”
“ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER A CAMSHAFT BEARING BROKE WHILE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 55 MPH. OWNER HAD TO COAST TO SIDE ON BUSY HIGHWAY AFTER HEARING GRINDING SOUND. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FIX MOTORCYCLE ONCE TOWNER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. *AK THIS…”
“COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS,…”
“COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS,…”
“COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS,…”
The record is thin — 20 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (11 complaints), engine (3 complaints), lighting (2 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.