2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtp years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp. That ranks 4th out of 15 Flhtp model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp recalls (1)
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 harley-davidson flhtp. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance on the motorcycle at g&g cycles of roswell (11235 alpharetta hwy ste 125, roswell, ga 30076) the contact was informed that the transmission was losing fluid. No leaks were present. The…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtp years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhtp | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhtp | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtp | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhtp | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 Flhtp | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtp | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtp | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtp | 3 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtp | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtp | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhtp | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtp | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtp | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtp | 2 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhtp problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtp a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtp model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.