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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
215miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 215 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“At times at a dead stop with the clutch pulled all the way in, the bike creeps forward. The clutch does not work correctly. This has a serious problem that can cause a injury or worse. Sometimes the clutch works correctly, sometimes not.”

NHTSA complaint #10908524, filed 2016-09, 400 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. While the vehicle was being operated, it became stuck in second gear. In addition, when the engine was started, the vehicle lunged forward intermittently. The failure occurred after the vehicle was purchased new. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v471000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30.”

NHTSA complaint #10903258, filed 2016-09, 30 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019350%
2018583%
2017343%
2016233%
2015350%
2014212%

Other parts of the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs

Fuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhxs

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology