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2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
418miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 418 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owned a 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. While driving approximately 52 MPH approaching a traffic signal, the rider in front of the contact stopped suddenly. The contact downshifted twice and applied both brakes; however, the motorcycle did not stop and the front end snapped. When the brakes were applied, the motorcycle pulled to the left and collided with the rider in front. The motorcycle was thrown to the ground on the left side of the road. The passenger riding on the back of the contact's motorcycle was thrown to the ground. …”

NHTSA complaint #11082493, filed 2018-04, 200 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019338%
2017215%
2015233%
2014240%
2013229%
2012343%
2011111%
2010111%
2009120%

Other parts of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg

Engine
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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