Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1991 Harley-Davidson FXSTC — 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.
2
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | — flat |
| Transmission | 1 | 50% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
THE STARTER RELAY MAY SHORT CIRCUIT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Consequence
THE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER RELAY MAY DEVELOP ENOUGHHEAT TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE RELAY, OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND OTHERITEMS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA.
Remedy
REPLACE THE STARTER RELAY.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“LEAKS DEVELOPED THROUGH ENGINE'S OIL, DEPRIVING CLUTCH PROPER RETURN. CONSEQUENCE: BOTTOM ENGINE CASINGS. PROBABLE: CAUSE REAR END LOCK UP. *AK”
“THE SPRING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BECAME DETACHED, RESULTING IN THE GEAR SHIFT LOCKING UP. ALSO, CAUSING MAJOR TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK”
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1991 Harley-Davidson FXSTC. 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.