AI Damage1995 Harley-Davidson FLH: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Harley-Davidson FLH filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 75% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Harley davidson model flhtcui; in january, 1996 at 8,000 miles, while driving, ignition switch failed, causing motorcycle to stall. Owner had to replace ignition switch twice, and it was repaired by dealer under an extended warrenty. Consumer heard of investigation ea98-009 from mcn.
Harley davidson model flhtcui; owner purchased motorcycle in april of 1995 and in summer of 1997. Motorcycle was parked for several hours, when owner tried to start it, ignition switch failed, causing motorcycle not to start. Motorcycle had 1800 miles when part failed.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with dealer not honoring mfr. Recall notice concerning ignition switch/circuit breaker.
Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable. Recall #96v204000.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FLH has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Harley-Davidson FLH?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Harley-Davidson FLH?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1995 Harley-Davidson FLH from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1995 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.