2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltrxs years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Fltrxs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 2,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner 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 Fltrxs 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 | 6 | 75% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | 4,812 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 9,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson road glide special (fltrxs) motorcycle. The contact discovered that the transmission fluid was very low and fluid was erroneously transferred from the transmission into the primary chain case. The cause of the failure was not determined. Red rock…
2017 harley davidson. Consumer writes in regards to defective hydraulic clutch system. *ld *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson road glide special (fltrxs). The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the motorcycle within a reasonable amount of time. Rommel harley-davidson…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL (FLTRXS). 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. THE CONTACT CALLED DALLAS…
Finally got the bike back after 7 days in the shop. I was entering the highway under acceleration and the bike went into limp mode. I managed to pull over to the shoulder without getting run over. Called the local hd dealer from the shoulder. When i got off the phone the bike started normally, so i…
Other Harley-Davidson Fltrxs years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Fltrxs | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Fltrxs | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Fltrxs | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Fltrxs | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Fltrxs | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Fltrxs | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 2 |
| 2016 Fltrxs | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 Fltrxs | 7 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
Owners most often report power train, engine, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?
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 Fltrxs a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltrxs model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.