2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes.
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ABS REAR BRAKE FAILURE. MY REAR BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD TO PRESS AND RESULTED IN ABSOLUTELY NO REAR BRAKE. ALMOST RESULTED IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180314
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC FLHRC. ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC).
NHTSA ODI report, 20180221
REAR BRAKE FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO ABS MODULE FAILURE. HARLEY STATES THAT NOT REPLACING THE BRAKE FLUID EVERY TWO YEARS IS THE ROOT CAUSE, THE FLUID ON MY CYCLE HAS BEEN CHANGED OUT IN ROUGHLY THAT INTERVAL IN MY GARAGE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20161012
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train.
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10/27/09, DRIVING 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON 110 SCREAMING EAGLE (FLHTCUSE5), AT APPROX 20 MPH. ENGAGED CLUTCH TO STOP AND IT HAD NO EFFECT, BIKE CONTINUED UNDER POWER. UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS, SLAMMED ON BREAKS AND BIKE STALLED, IN TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20091027
SAFETY TIMELINE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 TOURING FAMILY MOTORCYCLES, INCLUDING CVO TOURING AND TRIKE PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2009. THE FRONT
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LEFT AND RIGHT BRACE, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE FRONT MOUNT DISTORTION DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. THIS REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGA
Campaign 09V457000 — check if this car was fixed
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED
Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLE
Campaign 11V506000 — check if this car was fixed
Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE),...
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018.
Campaign 18V076000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09V457000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11V506000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc 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 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.