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Harley-Davidson FlhxsModel year report

2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,375miles, 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 Flhxs (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine (2) and suspension (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,375 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 78 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 18 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “On august 25th, 2018, I lost control of my harley street glide, while stopped (clutch engaged). Motorcycle fell on right side causing damage to both fairing and saddle bag. Two months later, I received a recall notice from harley (november 2018, manufacturer recall number 0173) regarding the hydraulic clutch system which according to the recall could lead to failure if this condition remains undetected, it could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle when started in gear, first shifted into gear, or coming to a stop. This describe exactly what happened in my incident (as described above). …”

NHTSA complaint #11161205, filed 2018-12, 4,300 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide FLHXS. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a high RPM and then lost motive power. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: M1450 (Milwaukee-Eight Equipped Vehicles - Loss of Power or High Engine Braking). The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11493945, filed 2022-11, 5,000 miles

Suspension: “Left rear shock blew out leaking fluid all over my rear tire and drive belt. My father in law has the same year and model and both rear shocks blew out on him. This is supposed to be harleys premium shock. I was riding down the highway when it happened I noticed the rear end got very loose pulled over and found a shock leaking”

NHTSA complaint #11022233, filed 2017-09, 4,450 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 4,300 and 4,450 miles.

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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: 4,375 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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 Flhxs → · 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 Flhxs

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201967,3400———Not enough data
20186201———Not enough data
201774,3752———Not enough data
201667201———Not enough data
201567,7302———Not enough data
2014177,5005———Falling

All Harley-Davidson Flhxs model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs 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 Flhxs reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,375 miles and the middle half falls between 4,300 and 4,450 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 29, 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.