2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhxse years
- Not enough data 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse. That is the most of any Flhxse model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 5,155 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse 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 | 3 | 50% | 5,155 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 5,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse 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.
At the 25K service no mention was made by the service tech. At the 30K service I was informed that oil is migrating form the transmission to the primary case. I was told to operate for 1000 miles bring it back to be verified. Brought it back on 10/22/2022. It was verified that oil is in fact…
Every time i ride, an excessive amount of oil is discharged from the crankcase breakers on the top of the engine, saturate the air filter, and eventually drip onto the timing cover
I purchased this bike in jan. 2018 and found out that when going around corners at night on a dark road i am not able to see through a turn. Not even able to see the line on the inside of turn due to the lean angle a bike has compared to a car where this problem would not be an issue. I have…
Transmission fluid transferring to the primary case, depleting the fluid required for the transmission. Happens periodically while in motion.
Transmission fluid migrates to primary while in motion depleting fluid in transmission and overfilling primary. Migration occurs with engine running and after several hundred miles fluid is no longer measurable on the transmission dipstick. Low fluid risks damage/lockup of transmission and or…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhxse years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhxse | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Flhxse | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Flhxse | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Flhxse | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhxse | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhxse | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Flhxse | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Flhxse | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhxse | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhxse | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse?
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 Flhxse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhxse model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.