MYRModel Year Report

1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc

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1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:29:49.099Z

Only 3 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 3 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 Flhtc Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 6 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 7 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2005: 3 complaints 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 7 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013
1989: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19840
19893
19902
19923
19932
19948
19956
19962
19971
19983
19996
20001
20017
20022
20031
20053
200714
200815
200919
20107
20114
20122
20131

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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LEFT MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET RUSTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970717

ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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I HAVE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HARLEY'S EVOLUTION MOTOR. MANY OF THE PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AFTER 50000 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990505

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890721 — vehicle speed control

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND, IF IT BECOMES WET WHILE IN USE, COULD CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 89V115000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V115000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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 1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.