MYRModel Year Report

2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc

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2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:30:58.351Z

Only 12 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 12 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 Flstc Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2012 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 9 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 8 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 11 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2012: 12 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016
2012: 12 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
19890
19901
19910
19920
19964
19983
19991
20009
20011
20022
20030
20040
20052
20061
20078
20083
200911
20101
20115
201212
20132
20143
20152
20162

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

9 of 12 total reports mention: wheels.

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I ENTERED INTERSTATE 12 AND BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. MY RECENTLY PURCHASED USED (2800 MILES) HERITAGE CLASSIC DEVELOPED A SEVERE WOBBLE AT AROUND 60 MPH. THE WOBBLE WORSENED AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STAY ON THE MOTORCYCLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120728

AT 900 MILES THERE WAS A NOTICEABLE INSTABILITY IN THE TRACKING OF THE WHEELS AT ALL SPEEDS WITH MORE ?WOBBLE?

NHTSA ODI report, 20120504

THE FIRST INCIDENT STARTED AS A WOBBLE ON DECELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED UNTIL THE DAY OF THE APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120204

STEERING

2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.

SUSPENSION

1 of 12 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 12 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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THE SECOND TIME I RODE MY BRAND NEW 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE SOFTAIL, THE KICKSTAND WAS LOWERED AND INEXPLICABLY BROKE OFF THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING IT TO FALL OVER WHILE I WAS ASTRIDE THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120514

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes.

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MY REAR BRAKES STOPPED WORKING WHILE IN MOTION. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL BECAME ROCK SOLID & WOULD NOT DEPRESS. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS CHECKED & FOUND TO HAVE PLENTY IN THE RESERVOIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180326

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc 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 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc?

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

How many recalls does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc 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.