2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes233.3%
- Electrical116.7%
- Engine116.7%
- Exterior lighting116.7%
- Powertrain (other)116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate as intended. 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. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V750000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was informed that the rear brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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... HAS HARLEY DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THAT PROBLEM.. AND WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THERE PROBLEM.. ALMOST EVERYONE I KNOW COMPLAINS ABOUT THAT HEAT PROBLEM.. I LOVE MY TRIKE AND IT RIDES SO NICE.. WE BOUGHT IT NEW.. IT'S THE TAN AND BROWN ONE.. HOWEVER THIS NEXT WEEKEND IS THE BIG MOTORCYCLE SHOW IN CLEVELAND OHIO AND WE ARE GOING TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER MAKER OF MOTORCYCLES... I WOULD LOVE TO STAY WITH HARLEY BUT WOULD RATHER HAVE A TRIKE THAT I CAN RIDE WITHOUT HAVING TO CARRY WATER TO KEEP MY RIGHT LEG WET BECAUSE OF THE EXTREME HEAT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE. AFTER 1/2 HOUR COOL DOWN IT WORKED NORMALLY . THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER RIDING 100 MILES , COOLED DOWN THEN HAPPENED AFTER 40 MILES COOL DOWN THEN NORMAL FOR 30 MILES. INABILITY TO DOWNSHIFT ON MOTORCYCLE IS DANGEROUS. 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. I KNOW MY TRIKE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED BUT HOW DO I PROCEED? THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR SLOWING TO EXIT HIGHWAY
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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