2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc

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2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:29:54.736Z

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, 2005 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1989: 3 complaints 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 2005 2007: 14 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 7 complaints 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013
2005: 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.

TIRES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

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DRIVING MY HARLEY ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC DOWN I-90 IN SOUTH DAKOTA AT AROUND 80 MPH MY BIKE STARTED TO SWAY FROM FRONT TO BACK. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ROAD AT FIRST, SINCE IT WAS A ROAD WITH LINES, WITH SUCK FOR BIKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100812

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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CONSUMER 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FRONT RIGHT OF THE FRAME HAS EXPOSED METAL. *TS (11/16/05) THE COATING WAS CHIPPING NEAR AND ON THE WELD EXPOSING THE BARE METAL WHICH WAS SLIGHTLY RUSTED. *SC

NHTSA ODI report, 20051116

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE PIPE THAT HOLDS THE TOUR PACK HAD SEVERED, WHICH WEDGED THE TOUR PACK BEHIND THE LICENSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070713

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.