Harley-Davidson Flhtk vs Acura RL
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Harley-Davidson Flhtk | Acura RL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 210 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2023 | 1996–2015 |
| Worst model year | 2014 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2017 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 14 | 26 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11% | 9% |
Harley-Davidson Flhtk by year
What breaks
Brakes
63
30.0%
Engine & Cooling
30
14.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
14.3%
Electrical System
16
7.6%
Wheels
14
6.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
10
4.8%
Steering
9
4.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
9
4.3%
Acura RL by year
What breaks
Airbags
141
26.9%
Lights
63
12.0%
Electrical System
60
11.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
42
8.0%
Brakes
34
6.5%
Engine & Cooling
24
4.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
19
3.6%
Other & Unspecified
17
3.2%