2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcutg years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. That is the most of any Flhtcutg model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 38%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 38% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 38% | 5,882 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 15% | 418 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg recalls (1)
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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.
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.
While riding at 55mph the bike suddenly lost oil pressure and started blowing an enormous amount of smoke out the exhaust and the breather tubes in the intake. This caused oil to come out and blow back under the rear tires which could have resulted in loss of control. I was able to stop and when I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MCMAHON'S CYCLE SALES INC. (613 7TH AVE, BEAVER FALLS, PA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE (FLHTCUTG). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED FORT BRAGG HARLEY-DAVIDSON…
Oil pressure switch worked it's way out only indicating low pressure by the time while riding. I got it to my dealer after they told me to bring it in when parked the switch was out far enough to cause the oil to pour out. If this had happend when riding in my opinion the engine would sieze causing…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FORT WORTH HARLEY-DAVIDSON (3025 W LOOP 820 S, FORT WORTH…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg years
← 2016 Flhtcutg · 2018 Flhtcutg →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Flhtcutg | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Flhtcutg | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhtcutg | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhtcutg | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Flhtcutg | 8 | 2 |
| 2018 Flhtcutg | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 Flhtcutg | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Flhtcutg | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhtcutg | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhtcutg | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtcutg | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtcutg | 9 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhtcutg | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Flhtcutg | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Owners most often report engine, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcutg model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.