Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems by Year
NHTSA has 185 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Flhx, across 19 model years (2006–2026). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (30). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Harley-Davidson Flhx years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhx year: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 Flhx: 30 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2009 Flhx: 29 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2010 Flhx: 24 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson Flhx problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 52 | 11 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 9 | 0 |
| Power Train | 31 | 11 | 1 |
| Engine | 17 | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Tires | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Flhx model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flhx | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2025 Flhx | 2 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 Flhx | 10 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | More complaints than other years |
| 2022 Flhx | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Flhx | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Flhx | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 Flhx | 8 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2017 Flhx | 5 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 Flhx | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2015 Flhx | 3 | 2 | — | Power Train | |
| 2014 Flhx | 8 | 5 | — | Power Train | |
| 2013 Flhx | 6 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 Flhx | 16 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Flhx | 18 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 Flhx | 24 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 Flhx | 29 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2008 Flhx | 30 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Flhx | 20 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Flhx | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Flhx years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (20), 2008 (30), 2009 (29), 2010 (24), 2011 (18), 2012 (16) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Flhx year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Service Brakes, with 52 complaints across 11 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhx have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.