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Harley-Davidson FlhxModel year report

2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,027miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,027 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 78 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 37 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “I boughta 2017 harley davidson with a two year manufacturer warranty and I also purchased additional five years.on easter sunday the bike caught on fire when I went to go restart the bike.the fire department put the fire out and determined that it was a electricalmalfunction.harley davidson don't want to cover the bike.the bike was park in the garage.”

NHTSA complaint #11093489, filed 2018-05, 1,200 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While driving long distances at highway speeds, transmission lubricant is transferring to the primary chaincase, causing the primary chaincase to overfill. If not detected immediately by verifying fluid level, this can cause transmission and/or clutch damage.”

NHTSA complaint #11014685, filed 2017-08, 8,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHX. Upon checking the oil, it was discovered that there was no oil on the dip stick. Upon further inspection, it was found that the oil had transferred to the primary. The contact was concerned that the failure could potentially result in the engine stalling. The motorcycle was taken to brothers Harley-Davidson inc (located at 557 w main st, branford, ct) where the failure was confirmed and a TSB was performed regarding the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the motorcycle operated as intended. The failure mileage was 6,854. …”

NHTSA complaint #11128397, filed 2018-09, 6,854 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,200 and 6,854 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,027 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20172018220192
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 78 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 78 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhx

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024109,1002———Too new
201882,0001———Not enough data
201754,0272———Not enough data
201486,0005———Not enough data
2013611,4560———Not enough data
20121626,3001———Falling
20111813,5002———Falling
20102422,5013———Stable
20092925,6003——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20083024,0002——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2007208,0500———Stable

All Harley-Davidson Flhx model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,027 miles and the middle half falls between 1,200 and 6,854 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.