AI Damage1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (100% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
A recall letter was received in the early part of august, stating that by october the vehicle would be repaired at no cost to the consumer. Consumer contacted dealer and they said the parts were still not available. Failure of the lights caused loss of vehicle control and crash incident (recall component related).
Received recall notice 98v158000 & contacted dealer. Was informed no parts available. Has been checking on & off for over 8 months, still no parts. Owner is very upset & would like to have the motorcycle repaired.
Recall 98v158000/091; the manufacturer's recall notice was received approximately six months ago, the consumer cannot get through to the manufacturer to get any information as to when the parts will be available to remedy the problem. Problem still exists.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhtc has 5 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 6, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system. Total complaints: 6.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 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 1995 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 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.