AI Damage1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and wheels. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
While driving at 45 mph rear tube less rim developed a hair line crack and air seeped out. When this occurred it resulted in driver losing control of vehicle ,and almost vehicle ran of the road. Dealership replaced the wheel, put the problem recurred.
Motorcycle cuts off when ignition gets hot. While riding bike at 50 mph engine died out.
Failure of ignition switch electrical contacts, causing motorcycle to stall at highway speed.
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 Flhtc has 5 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, wheels. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
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 1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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 1992 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.