2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25 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.
“My 2018 hd street glide FLHX front tire lifts off the ground upon a stopped left turn. This has caused me 2 accidents. One at $11,000 and the other still in consideration. Accident #1 3/17/18. Stopped on street, turn left into driveway. Lost control of the bike and hit a wall. Spent 3 days in the hospital. Bike had over $11,000 in damage. Accident #2. Stopped on a city street. Turn left. Lost control of the bike. Hit a tree. Stitches, road rash, contusions and damage to the bike yet to be revealed.”
NHTSA complaint #11115427, filed 2018-08, 25 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222358Sep 23, 2022TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES…
- 10153989Jan 22, 2019TECH ARTICLE TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Purpose: During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx
5 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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