MYRModel Year Report

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

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2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:52:56.240Z

Only 7 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 7 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 Flhtcu Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 2007: 48 complaints 2008: 81 complaints 2008 2009: 70 complaints 2010: 31 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2013: 7 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 2 complaints 2015 2016: 6 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2013: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19942
19955
19961
19972
19980
200748
200881
200970
201031
20116
20137
20149
20152
20166
20173
20181
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.

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CANNOT PULL THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER. HARD AS A ROCK, THE FRONT BRAKE IS INNOPERATIVE. ABS MODULE FAILURE. HAPPEND AT MY HOUSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210308

ABS SYSTEM MODULE FAILURE. BACKING OUT OF GARAGE WITH IGNITION ON, PULLED FRONT BRAKE LEVER AND IT WAS LOCKED, COULD NOT PULL. HAD NO FRONT BRAKE. HAD TO STOP BIKE BY APPLYING REAR BRAKE. REAR BRAKE FUNCTIONED AS IT SHOULD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191021

WE WERE ON A ROAD TRIP AND WHILE TRAVELING IN THE HILL COUNTRY WE STARTED HEARING A POPPING SOUND WHICH AT FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS THE ROAD TAR POPPING BECAUSE IT WAS HOT OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170610

POWER TRAIN

2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY
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HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FAILURE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FAILED WHILE RIDING CITY ROADS CAUSING AN UNSAFE STOP, LOSS CONTROL, PERSONAL INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180911

WHILE UP-SHIFTING GEARS FROM 2ND TO 3RD THE CLUTCH FAILED AND I COULD NOT DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140505

TIRES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250227

ENGINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS CONTINUOUSLY OVERHEATING AND CAUSING THE HEAT SHIELD TO FAIL. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL OF THE FAILURE CAUSING SEVERE BURNS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140703

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 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 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 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.