AI Damage2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 20% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 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.
The motorcycle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted and applied the lever on the handlebar to activate the front brake. The motorcycle was able to come to a stop.
My mechanic said the fluid was normal level but had overheated and couldn't maintain the pressure needed to operate a hydraulic clutch. I approached big st charles harley dealer and was told my vin # was not on the recall list that only 2017/2018 models were on the recall list.
After paying over $400 to get the pipes rebuilt by harley to take care of the heat on the right side of the motor I left for texas from ohio (I'm 72 years old).. The motor on the right side was so hot I had to buy a scarf to wet and put on the inside of my pants on the right side to keep my leg from burning...
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhtcutg has 5 complaints (17 years in the data). This year has 5, about average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
- Flhtcutg 20095 sources
- Flhtcutg 20109 sources
- Flhtcutg 20119 sources
- Flhtcutg 20127 sources
- Flhtcutg 20137 sources
- Flhtcutg 20156 sources
- Flhtcutg 201652 sources
- Flhtcutg 201792 sources
- Flhtcutg 201875 sources
- Flhtcutg 201974 sources
- Flhtcutg 202076 sources
- Flhtcutg 202163 sources
- Flhtcutg 202259 sources
- Flhtcutg 202355 sources
- Flhtcutg 202442 sources
- Flhtcutg 202526 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: overheating, coolant loss (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 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 2014 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.