Harley-Davidson brake problems
Owners have filed 685 complaints with NHTSA about the braking system on Harley-Davidson vehicles — 100% of everything reported about the brand, across 121 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, worst in 2009.
These are raw counts. A model that sold in millions appears near the top for that reason alone — the grade never compares one model with another.
685
Complaints
100%
Share of all Harley-Davidson complaints
87
Crashes
17
Fires
Which Harley-Davidson models have the most brake problems
Worst Harley-Davidson model years for brake problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 38 | 43% | 30,450 | F |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 36 | 38% | 35,551 | F |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 16 | 43% | 26,000 | F |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 13 | 50% | 26,522 | F |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 12 | 36% | 24,000 | F |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 11 | 41% | 18,100 | F |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 10 | 23% | 21,250 | F |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 10 | 43% | 37,000 | F |
Other Harley-Davidson problems
- Harley-Davidson engine problems 671
- Harley-Davidson electrical problems 592
- Harley-Davidson transmission problems 429
- Harley-Davidson fuel system problems 422
- Harley-Davidson acceleration problems 191
- Harley-Davidson wheel problems 189
- Harley-Davidson suspension problems 179
- Harley-Davidson other reported problems 168
- Harley-Davidson body problems 126
- Harley-Davidson steering problems 124
Brake problems on other brands
- Chevrolet brake problems 36,121
- Ford brake problems 29,645
- Toyota brake problems 15,880
- Dodge brake problems 13,091
- GMC brake problems 10,533
- Jeep brake problems 9,661
- Honda brake problems 8,117
- Nissan brake problems 6,509
- Hyundai brake problems 5,961
- RAM brake problems 5,419
- KIA brake problems 4,332
- Chrysler brake problems 4,297