2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,895miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,895 miles.
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.
“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“Tooka new 2017 street glide special bike in for 1k service and I was told the left rear shock was leaking and it would be aval. In a couple of days. So I had to ride it 25 miles to my home. Several day later I called and spoke w/ chip the service advisor and he stated that is was still on had not come in. Called this morning now I being told 10 july. I asked to see if they could get it sooner. Because I have a road trip on the 12 july and the monies are nonrefundable. I should not have to wait a week or more for parts for a brand new motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #11003427, filed 2017-07, 1,340 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179445Aug 14, 2020GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1101: TOURING MODELS - SUSPENSION LOWERING KITS - FITMENT UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify dealers of a fitment update to certain…
- 10176926Jun 9, 2020TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs
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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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