2017 Harley-Davidson Trike Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trike years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike. That is the most of any Trike model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 2,251 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike 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 | 4 | 67% | 2,251 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 5,777 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Trike recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike.
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.
When the engine on my 2017 harley davidson triglide gets hot, it will stall when i come to stop. This issue began after 5000 miles, and i've had it in the shop 2 times, but problem still exists. My trike still has only hd stock parts. It also will not start in gear with the clutch engaged, which…
While riding the trike stalls out while stopped at traffic lights, or stop signs. Took it to harley, they said nothing was wrong with it. After riding for fourty years, pretty sure i know is something is wrong, and there is! After researching online, i find that i am not alone with this problem…
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson trike free wheeler. 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 vehicle was taken to desperado…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, THE CLUTCH SEIZED, FAILED TO SHIFT, AND REMAINED STUCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LUMBERJACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON (2518 NW STALLINGS DR, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED EISENHAUER'S TIOGA COUNTY HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 2911 S MAIN ST, MANSFIELD, PA 16933) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE…
Other Harley-Davidson Trike years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Trike | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 Trike | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Trike | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Trike 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 Trike?
Owners most often report power train, fuel/propulsion system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trike model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.