AI Damage2001 Harley-Davidson Flhpi: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhpi filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 25% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion 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.
Fuel leak, very common on this manufacture. Due to design flaw.
Consumer contacted 3 dealerships to make an appointment to have the circuit breaker recall 04v134000 repairs performed. They all indicated that they didn't know when the parts will be available, so they couldn't give the consumer an appointment.
Scpd purchased 4, 2001 flhpi, 3 of which have experienced belt separations. We have had several other flhpi since 1998 - 2002, without a single failure. All three are low speed separations. Dealer admitted a "problem" with belts in storage being defective, but "did not make it onto motorcycles".
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 Flhpi has 2 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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.