MYRModel Year Report

1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr

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1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:21.795Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Flhr Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1999: 8 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022
1997: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19956
19971
19998
20014
20022
20033
20041
20052
20074
200814
200910
20103
20119
20122
20132
20143
20152
20173
20184
20192
20201
20210
20220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 1 total report mentions: wheels.

INJURY
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THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO A WHEEL ON A MOTORCYCLE THAT CAME APART. I HAVE THE WHEEL AND CAN SEND PICS OF SAME. THE WHEEL WAS MANUFACTURED @ 1997 BY AMERICAN WIRE WHEELS, WHICH IS NOW DAYTON WHEELS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051205

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.