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2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 14 complaints on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 1 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

14

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Flhtcutg years?

Flhtcutg NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted15 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 10 complaints2011: 15 complaints2012: 9 complaints2013: 7 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 10 complaints2016: 3 complaints2017: 14 complaints2018: 8 complaints2019: 9 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 3 complaints2023: 1 complaints2024: 2 complaints
Flhtcutg NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine536%
Transmission536%
Brakes214%
Body & Structure17%
Suspension17%

Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V734000TransmissionOctober 18, 2018 · 177,636 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.

Consequence

If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MCMAHON'S CYCLE SALES INC. (613 7TH AVE, BEAVER FALLS, PA…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 18, 2018

“EVERY NOW AND THEN THE ENGINE WILL STALL OUT DURING STOP & GO TRAFFIC OR WHEN YOU PULL INTO A PARKING LOT WITH THE CLUTCH PULLED IN & NO THROTTLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH. I HEAR BY INTERNET THREADS THAT HARLEY IS AWARE OF THIS SITUATION AND HAS CHOSEN NOT TO MAKE THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 18, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 52 MPH APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE RIDER IN FRONT OF THE CONTACT STOPPED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED TWICE AND APPLIED BOTH BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE MOTORCYCLE DID NOT STOP AND THE FRONT END SNAPPED. WHEN THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · September 4, 2016 · crash

“TRYING TO GET SOMETHING DONE ABOUT A DEFECT WITH MY 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRI-GLIDE, BUT KEEP GETTING RUN AROUND FROM THEM. IT'S HARD TO TELL IN THE PIC BUT MY TRI-GLIDE SITS 3/8" LOWER IN THE REAR ON THE LEFT SIDE. TOOK THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP(COWBOY'S ALAMO CITY HARLEY) TO HAVE PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · March 1, 2017

“TRYING TO GET SOMETHING DONE ABOUT A DEFECT WITH MY 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRI-GLIDE, BUT KEEP GETTING RUN AROUND FROM THEM. IT'S HARD TO TELL IN THE PIC BUT MY TRI-GLIDE SITS 3/8" LOWER IN THE REAR ON THE LEFT SIDE. TOOK THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP(COWBOY'S ALAMO CITY HARLEY) TO HAVE PROBLEM TAKEN CARE OF…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · March 1, 2017

2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg — common questions

Is the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg reliable?

The record is thin — 14 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2017 Flhtcutg problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (5 complaints), engine (5 complaints), brakes (2 complaints).

Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.