Harley-Davidson FLTRI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
21,550 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 13 complaints (15.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 3 | 23.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 7.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 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 (5). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 4; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2014: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 10158482 · 2006-05-29 (May 29, 2006)
ENGINE REPEATEDLY STALLS AT IDLE WHILE MOVING IN NORMAL STOP AND GO TRAFFIC CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH "HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" WHICH REPORTEDLY RESTRICTS FUEL TO ENGINE IN ADVANCE OF AN OVERHEAT CONDITION THEREBY LOWERING RPMS BELOW NORMAL IDLE SPEED TO THE POINT AT WHICH THE ENGINE WILL STALL, EVERY TIME. ENGINE IDLE SPEED FAILURE HAPPENS ONLY WHEN AIR TEMPERATURE IS GREATER THAN 70 DEGREES, ENGINE IS WARMED UP, AND OPERATING IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AS TEMPERATURE AND TRAFFIC INCREASES, ENGINE IDLE SPEED FALLS OFF GRAD…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158482 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168196 · 2006-09-13 (September 13, 2006)
MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATS AND STALLS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, CREATING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO CORRECT THIS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10168196 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10925763 · 2016-11-14 (November 14, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRI ROADGLIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,870.
Owner-reported narrative. 43,870 miles reported. Look up ODI 10925763 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191742 · 2007-05-25 (May 25, 2007)
THE FRONT BRAKE ON MY HARLEY FLTRI FAILED DECEMBER 4, 2004 AT 15933 MILES. THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS STICKING ON. BECAUSE OF WORK AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS I DID NOT RIDE MUCH FOR A WHILE. THE DEALER REBUILT THE MASTER CYLINDER. BECAUSE OF WORK AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS I DID NOT RIDE MUCH FOR A WHILE. ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005, AT 20507 MILES, I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE BACK BECAUSE THE FRONT BRAKES WERE AGAIN VERY SOFT. THE DEALER BLED THEM. ON OCTOBER 26, 2006, AT 22515 MILES, I COMPLAINED AGAIN THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY SOFT. THE DEALER BLED THEM AGA…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108825 · 2004-12-03 (December 3, 2004)
UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER CAUSING ENGINE SUDDENLY TO QUIT WHILE RIDING HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V134000 THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS BODILY INJURIES WHEN HE CRASHED INTO A TREE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER GIVEN NOTICE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE MAY HAVE CONDITIONS WHEREBY THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER COULD OPEN DUE TO REASONS OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED. *TC (LAWYER [XXX] ON BEHALF OF CLIENT [XXX]) *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUAN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10108825 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 |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
1994: 1; 1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1997: 1; 1998: 1; 1999: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 2; 2005: 0; 2006: 0