AI Damage2000 Harley-Davidson Flhpi: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhpi filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 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.
Motorcycle quit working while riding. Dealership couldn't locate the cause of the problem. Consumer then purchased a new circuit breaker and had it installed. However, the problem recurred within 6 months. Consumer then replaced the circuit breaker with a fuse, and problem has not recurred.
2000 road king flhri...stator coil too weak for load and burns out. The fuel injected model will stop when that happens. Very dangerous if happens in traffic. I've burned out one, a friend has burned out two in the same bike.
Exhaust manifold reaches temperatures so high that it has an orange glow. Manufacturer knows of problem, and there isn't a solution. Consumer will add additional information.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhpi has 2 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?
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 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhpi 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 2000 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.