2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
33,475 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 13 complaints (30.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 46.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 3; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Electrical System:Horn: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Equipment:Electrical: 1; Exterior Lighting: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 5 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2001: 3; 2002: 1; 2004: 4; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10062801 · 2004-03-22 (March 22, 2004)
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063717 · 2004-03-23 (March 23, 2004)
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, INCLUDING LIGHTS FAIL. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT IF IT OCCURS IN A HIGH TRAFFIC CONDITION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 879023 · 2001-01-25 (January 25, 2001)
CAMSHAFT BEARING WAS PREMATURELY FAILING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND DISABLING MOTORCYCLES. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF DEFECT, AND REDESIGNED PART. BEGINNING DEC14,1999 ANY MOTORCYCLE WITH TWIN CAM ENGINE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED PRIOR DID NOT GET NEW DESIGNED PART.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 879023 at NHTSA ↗