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1991 Harley-Davidson FxstcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1991 Harley-Davidson Fxstc, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 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
Power train10

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

1 recall

1991 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.

–no report yet

Starter assembly: relay

Recall 92V-180 · Dec 14, 1992 · 77,407 vehicles

Risk. THE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER RELAY MAY DEVELOP ENOUGHHEAT TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE RELAY, OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND OTHERITEMS IN THE SURROUNDING…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1991 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.

LEAKS DEVELOPED THROUGH ENGINE'S OIL, DEPRIVING CLUTCH PROPER RETURN. CONSEQUENCE: BOTTOM ENGINE CASINGS. PROBABLE: CAUSE REAR END LOCK UP. *AK
Complaint 816554 · Sep 22, 1997

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