2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrx years
- Not enough data 6th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrx. That ranks 6th out of 15 Fltrx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 250 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 Fltrx 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 | 2 | 67% | 250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrx 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.
The auto compression release on the front cylinder came loose and stripped the hole in the head that it was screwed into. The caused the head to have to be replaced. The total bill was approximately $2000. This caused a sudden loss of power on the road as the engine effectively had a hole in the…
My bike leaks hot oil out of the air cleaner. The hot oil has burned my leg and oil has gotten onto the right saddle bag and onto the rear tire causing a potential safety hazard. The dealership first said there was too much oil in the bike after the same dealer changed the oil. The next time i took…
Transmission is migrating fluid over to the primary.had to add trans fluid since new.
Other Harley-Davidson Fltrx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fltrx | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Fltrx | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Fltrx | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 Fltrx | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Fltrx | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Fltrx | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Fltrx | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Fltrx | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Fltrx | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Fltrx | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Fltrx | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Fltrx | 7 | 1 |
| 2011 Fltrx | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Fltrx | 13 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltrx 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
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 Fltrx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltrx model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.