Harley-Davidson FLSTFI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
13,300 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 6 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 16.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 |
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1; Seats: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1; Wheels:Rim: 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 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2011: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10198460 · 2007-08-03 (August 3, 2007)
FUEL LINE INSIDE OF MOTORCYCLE GAS TANK IS TOO LONG ON EARLIER MODELS OF H-D FUEL INJECTED MOTORCYCLES. IN TIME, VIBRATION WEARS A SMALL HOLE IN THIS LINE, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO STALL OUT WHEN STOPPING. IN EARLY 2004 I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE BIKE STALLED. THE CAR BEHIND CAME VERY CLOSE TO REAR-ENDING ME. BEFORE I REALIZED WHAT HAPPEN, HE WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY REAR TIRE. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND QUICKLY LET IT OUT TO START THE BIKE AGAIN BUT WAS IN FOURTH OR FIFTH GEAR SO I HAD TO QUICKLY DOWN-SHIFT TO FIRST TO GET MOVING AGA…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10198460 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 |
2001: 0; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2006: 0