AI Damage2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 54% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 23% of all complaints
- 3 Equipment 8% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 8% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- 6 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 8% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 8% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 7 complaints (54% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (23% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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 80 mph on the highway, the bike started wobbling and shaking. The contact pulled over thinking there was a flat tire, but did not notice any damages. Once the contact arrived home, the bike belt drive was damaged and the swing arm was fractured.
Have also been experiencing momentary engine hesitations as if ignition were interrupted for a moment. Happens all the time but not at any regular intervals.
You probably,in daylight hours will never even notice this warning light anyway. (as I did not). The motorcycle will operate normally as the battery continues to lose power. When the battery finall
2000 harley-davidson flhtcui (electra glide ultra classic) cam chain tensioner failed at 37,400 miles. Large chunk of material blocked oil flow.
While driving 65 m.p.h. On highway with passenger, experienced complete electrical system shutdown, resulting in a dangerous emergency stop in rural area. Repairing dealer informed me that the stator had burned up, and needed to be replaced with a new heavy-duty design.
Owner had to coast to side on busy highway after hearing grinding sound. Dealership would not fix motorcycle once towner received an extended warranty notification before this incident. This failure resulted in complete engine shutdown while driving.
Speedometer is not working properly. When going down the road doing 68 mph cruise control kicks off, and the speedometer goes completely to zero. Had motorcycle in shop 7 times. When speedometer stops working loses cruise control and turn indicators. Contacted dealer, and dealer will do nothing.
I received a notice from the hd company that the rear cam bearing could failed on my bike.how safe am I riding this bike? Will the rear wheel lock up while I'm riding with my wife going 70mph in the passing lane on the interstate? Doesn't sound like a thing I would want to experience.
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 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhtcui has 8 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 13, 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.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel 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 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, equipment. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: hesitation when accelerating (8%), knocking, grinding or other noise (8%), loss of power / limp mode (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
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 Flhtcui 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
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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.