2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Structure (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Flhtc model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Exterior Lighting 2023-12-21 · PAB1146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp. purpose: to inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. the light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and internat
What owners report
2010-08-12 · Tires“driving my harley electra glide classic down i-90 in south dakota at around 80 mph my bike started to sway from front to back. i thought it was the road at first, since it was a road with lines, with suck for bikes. it started getting worse so i slowed and pulled over. flat rear tire. d402 from dunlop.. i feel glad to be alive. i had the tir…”
2007-07-13 · Structure · 25,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 harley davidson flhtc. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. he noticed that the pipe that holds the tour pack had severed, which wedged the tour pack behind the license. the dealer stated that this was a known failure and advised the contact to speak with the manufacturer…”
2005-11-16 · Structure:frame And Members“consumer 2005 harley davidson front right of the frame has exposed metal. *ts (11/16/05) the coating was chipping near and on the weld exposing the bare metal which was slightly rusted. *sc …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.