1986 Harley-Davidson FxstcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1986 Harley-Davidson Fxstc, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 Harley-Davidson Fxstc has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 Harley-Davidson Fxstc recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other Fxstc year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fxstc median. How we score

'86'89'90'91'92'99'07'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxstc owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED TWO GAS CAPS FOR 1986 FXSTC PART # 21-327 AND 21-328 FROM JIREH CYCLES AT 10 MAIN STREET, FESTUS, MO 63028 PHONE [PHONE]. THE GAS TANKS WERE ALSO PURCHASED FROM THIS COMPANY. WHEN I PUT THE GAS CAPS ON AND DROVE THE VEHICLE THE FUEL LEAKED OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE TANKS DOWN THE SIDES…
Complaint 765352 · Aug 7, 2002

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