VehicleVerdict

Harley-Davidson FLSTN years to avoid

Across 1986–2017, no single FLSTN year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2007 drew the most complaints; 2008 the fewest.

20

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1986–2017

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson FLSTN NHTSA complaints by model year10 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2005: 1 complaints2007: 10 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 2 complaints2012: 6 complaints2017: 1 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLSTN NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every FLSTN year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201710
201260
200920
200800
2007101
200511
200201
199101
199001
198901
198801
198701
198601

Common questions

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

By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FLSTN years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLSTN have?

Across all model years, the FLSTN has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 20 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.