AI Damage2000 Harley-Davidson Flhrci: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhrci filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 25% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
Rear brake failure, riding in high altitudes. On several occasions after riding this motorcycle 500+ miles a day, and traveling through mountains, the rear brake will suddenly not work, the pedal just drops to the floorboard. After sitting for about 2 min. Brake operation returns to normal.
Took my 2000 harley in for service and mechanic noticed a clunk. After inspection he found the swingarm (frame) had a crack. At this time it is being repaired with new parts. Old part will be saved. This does not appear to be an isolated incident.
Instead they are merely flame hardening the area. Once the hardening fails the entire assembly rapidly deteriorates. All the periodicals and harley dealerships are touting that this bottom end should last 100,000 miles easily.
While riding motorcycle, cam bearing failed, causing motorcycle to completely shutdown. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer states that after repairs, engine is noisy and exhibits an oil leak.
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 Flhrci has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, service brakes, structure. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (25%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%), oil leak or consumption (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
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 Flhrci 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.