AI Damage2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Bike would back kick. Figured it was a bad battery. Changed battery and was still doing it talked to another harley owner and he said to check under the primary case and did so and the compensated sprocket that was loose causing the back kicking of motor which had caused primary chain to tighten putting extra strain…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson fat boy motorcycle. The contact stated that after stopping and shifting the clutch, the clutch fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the clutch cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.
Now the bike has a shake in the front end. The dealer said that it's probably the tires. This condition is unsafe. I have not ever spun these tire and they have been at recommended pressure since new in jan. 2010. These are dunlop oem tires.
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 Flstf has 3 complaints (14 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, tires. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf?
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 2010 Harley-Davidson Flstf 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 2010 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.