AI Damage2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 40% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 40% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Visibility: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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.
Metzeler me880 motorcycle tire is delaminating. Big chunk of tread pulling away from tire belt. Tire must be replaced after 1season about 8000 miles..
Metezler marathon 880 tire blow out.was driving down highway at 65 mph and the side of my rear tire went out,causing me to almost crash,thank god there was no corner! 150/80b16 www metezler marathon. Tire pressure always checked as I am a motorcycle crash survivor!
Brake failure due to lining coming off backing plate. I was driving along, went to stop at a light, apply brakes and pedal went to floor. I replaced the rear brakes where the lining had came off. One week later the same thing happened to the front brakes but that happened while backing out of the garage.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, the sun light affected the mirrors reflection. Instead of viewing an image reflection, the contact saw the internal structure of the mirror. The contact checked the mirror with a flash light and the mirror presented the same problem.
Dt: the contact stated front caliper fell off of the motorcycle the first day he purchased it. The dealer did not think it was a problem. The mechanic torqued it down to the proper specifications. This happened on 3-25-05. The contact received a letter from the dmv telling him the psi on the tires was wrong.
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 Flstci has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, tires, visibility. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (20%), tires: bulges, blowouts (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
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 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstci 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 2005 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.