2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhr years
- Not enough data 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr. That ranks 9th out of 23 Flhr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 14,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.
Risk: The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle is subject to nhtsa recall no.18v734. Have been on dealers list for recall completion for approximately a month still waiting. Dealers name is [xxx] in [xxx]. Dealer advises wait time may be several more months. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
Clutch safety switch failure.
The engine will stall at a traffic light, and accelerating from the light it will also stall, and to restart the engine you have to step on the brakes, then a car behind will almost run into you.creating a dangerous situation.. And i've talked to a few people with the same model vehicle and there…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhr | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhr | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhr | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhr problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
Similar Harley-Davidson models
Embed this 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhr model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.