Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V076000 Brakes may Fail Due to Not Flushing Brake Fluid NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V506000 REAR BRAKE LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V457000 FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 9 complaints
- Power Train 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 31 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU has an average reliability rating, largely due to concerns about the braking system and fuel tank recalls. These issues are significant but have been widely addressed by recalls. Owner complaints are sparse, indicating no rampant systemic issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$700 | common |
| Brake light switch | 25,000–50,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| Fuel tank | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire replacements
- Drive belt adjustment
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning lights
- Disengaged brake light
- Fuel odor leaks
- Vibrations during braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.