2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 15, 2022 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XL1200CX years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX. That is the most of any XL1200CX model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Harley Davidson knows about the the defective oil pump in many if their models dating back as far as 2015. They continued to install that same oil pump anyway until 2019! My 2017 Sportster only has 6635 miles on it and it is "sumping", which means it's not allowing the oil to flow back into the…

Engine · received Jun 15, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11469361

Other Harley-Davidson XL1200CX years

← 2016 XL1200CX · 2019 XL1200CX →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2020 XL1200CX01
2019 XL1200CX01
201710
2016 XL1200CX10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX?

Owners most often report engine problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2017 Harley-Davidson XL1200CX a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200CX model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.