2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 83%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhxs, 83% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“Driving around a curve in the state back road (35-40mph max) and lost control of motorcycle; crashed into a guard rail. I can provide better details and photos.”
NHTSA complaint #11186605, filed 2019-03, 40 miles“I received a notice on nov.05, 2018 harley davidson recall no. 0173 NHTSA recall no. 18v734. I went approximately on nov. 17, 2018 to drop off the motorcycle at one of the local harley dealerships in garland tx. And was told by one of the technicians that I would have to get on the list and that I would be called when it came my turn due to them not having the parts needed to fix the recall. I went back on 18th of dec. 2018 and asked one of the technicians if he had any idea on the wait and for the fix. He said he couldn't give me an answer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165402, filed 2019-01Related recalls
- 18V734000Oct 18, 2018Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhxs 2017–2018, Flhtk 2017–2018, Flhtcutg 2017–2018 +17 more
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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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