AI Damage1995 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson: common problems
Owners of the 1995 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 25% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 25% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 25% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 25% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 25% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Vehicle has had steel belted drive belt replaced twice. Was advised that these two replacements were normal wear and tear.
The 1995 harley davidson flhtcu motorcycle ignition will go out. Stops charging while riding. The switch is defective, incident has occurred twice. Consumer has paid for repairs. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Harley Davidson has 7 complaints (19 years in the data). This year has 4, below 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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1995 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson?
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 Harley Davidson 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.
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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.