2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhx years
- Not enough data 11th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx. That ranks 11th out of 19 Flhx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 812 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner 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 Flhx 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 | 2 | 40% | 812 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 6,854 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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.
My 2018 harley davidson caught on fire when i went to go restart the bike. The fire department came and put the fire out and later determined it was electrical malfunction. Harley davison does not want to cover the five year warranty on the bike period.i had a fire analysis done by a private…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (FLHX). 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. ABC HARLEY-DAVIDSON (4405 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhx. Upon checking the oil, it was discovered that there was no oil on the dip stick. Upon further inspection, it was found that the oil had transferred to the primary. The contact was concerned that the failure could potentially result in the engine…
I boughta 2017 harley davidson with a two year manufacturer warranty and i also purchased additional five years.on easter sunday the bike caught on fire when i went to go restart the bike.the fire department put the fire out and determined that it was a electricalmalfunction.harley davidson don't…
While driving long distances at highway speeds, transmission lubricant is transferring to the primary chaincase, causing the primary chaincase to overfill. If not detected immediately by verifying fluid level, this can cause transmission and/or clutch damage.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Flhx | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Flhx | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhx | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhx | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhx | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhx | 8 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhx | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhx | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhx | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhx | 24 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhx | 29 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhx | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhx | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
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 Flhx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhx model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.