Harley-Davidson FLHP problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
17,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 16 of 29 complaints (55.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 65.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.4% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 16 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
Service Brakes: 16; Electrical System: 2; Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 18 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 18; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (18). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 3; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2017: 5; 2018: 6; 2019: 1; 2022: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10578439 · 2014-04-09 (April 9, 2014)
I PURCHASED THIS MOTORCYCLE ON 1/17/2014. ON 1/18/2014 I TOOK THIS VEHICLE FOR A RIDE. THE FRONT BRAKES OPERATED BUT HAD VERY LITTLE DEFLECTION OR MOVEMENT FROM THE BRAKE LEVER. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO PULL. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. I CONTINUED TO RIDE THE VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THAT NOT ONLY WERE THE BRAKES HARD TO ENGAGE, THEY ALSO WOULD NOT HOLD AT RED LIGHTS. I THEN BROUGHT THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DEALER AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE HMU HAD A STICKING VALVE AND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLA…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884300 · 2016-07-12 (July 12, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP STREET GLIDE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE HAND BRAKES TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE CRASHED INTO A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 38,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884300 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884350 · 2016-07-12 (July 12, 2016)
THE SHIFT LINKAGE ROD THAT CONNECTS THE FOOT SHIFT LEVER TO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT ROD LEVER HAD THE SPLINES STRIPPED WHICH MEANT THAT WHEN I WAS COMING TO A STOP I WAS NO LONGER IN CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE BECAUSE I COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEARLY BRAND NEW, HAVING LESS THAN 15K MILES ON IT, AND IT HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ALL TORQUE VALUES WERE CORRECT AND THE LINKAGE ROD WAS REPLACED ONCE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER. PART NUMBER 15 WHERE IT CONNECTS TO PART NUMBER 16 IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT.
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10234668 · 2008-07-17 (July 17, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHUNFENG HOLDING GROUP TORINO SCOOTER (NA). WHENEVER THE CONTACT DOES NOT USE THE SCOOTER FOR 24 HOURS, THE BATTERY BECOMES COMPLETELY DRAINED. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STOPS ACCELERATING AND IMMEDIATELY SHUTS OFF. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AND EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9.
Owner-reported narrative. 9 miles reported. Look up ODI 10234668 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10331517 · 2010-05-21 (May 21, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE MOTORCYCLE (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY PULL FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN. HE STATED THAT THE FRONT FORK HAD NOT BEEN MODIFIED AND WAS PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM STAYING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THERE WERE NO FAILURE FOUND WITHIN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU…
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331517 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
2009: 3; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 0; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2025: 0