MYRModel Year Report

2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr

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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:00.921Z

Only 4 complaints 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 4 complaints 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, 2018 highlighted. 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaints 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
2018: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 4 total reports mention: power train.

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THIS IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE PRIMARY CASE FLUID. WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD SOMETIMES NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD-2ND OR FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200618

SAME ISSUE WITH 2017-2017 RECALL ON HARLEY CLUTCHES PURCHASED A 2019 ROAD KING BY HARLEY AND THE CLUTCH WILL NOT RELEASE THE GEAR IN 1ST/ BIKE CREEPS FORWARD WHEN CLUTCH HANDLED IS PULLED IN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190528

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

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ENGINE GETS HOT AND STALLS OUT IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE CASE FILLING WITH OIL, HARLEY CALLS THIS WET SUMPING, HUNDREDS OF BIKE ENGINES ARE BLOWING UP ALL OVER THE WORLD, ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, WITH HARLEYS NEW M8 ENGINE, THE BIKE STALLS OUT WITH...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180524

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181105 — power train

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra...

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

Campaign 18V734000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V734000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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