Harley-Davidson electrical problems
Owners have filed 591 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on Harley-Davidson vehicles — 14% of everything reported about the brand, across 120 models. The model that accounts for most of them is the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, worst in 2003.
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.
591
Complaints
14%
Share of all Harley-Davidson complaints
24
Crashes
16
Fires
Which Harley-Davidson models have the most electrical problems
Worst Harley-Davidson model years for electrical problems
| Vehicle | Complaints | Share of that year | Median miles | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui | 17 | 59% | 11,544 | F |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 11 | 13% | 22,000 | B |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui | 10 | 50% | 33,500 | F |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 10 | 24% | 26,800 | C |
Other Harley-Davidson problems
- Harley-Davidson brake problems 683
- Harley-Davidson engine problems 669
- Harley-Davidson transmission problems 429
- Harley-Davidson fuel system problems 422
- Harley-Davidson acceleration problems 190
- Harley-Davidson wheel problems 189
- Harley-Davidson suspension problems 178
- Harley-Davidson other reported problems 167
- Harley-Davidson steering problems 123
- Harley-Davidson headlight problems 122
Electrical problems on other brands
- Ford electrical problems 34,939
- Chevrolet electrical problems 33,500
- Dodge electrical problems 20,517
- Jeep electrical problems 19,086
- Honda electrical problems 14,536
- Chrysler electrical problems 12,080
- Toyota electrical problems 9,649
- Nissan electrical problems 8,577
- Hyundai electrical problems 8,236
- Volkswagen electrical problems 7,197
- GMC electrical problems 6,634
- KIA electrical problems 6,595