Harley-Davidson FLHX years to avoid
The Harley-Davidson FLHX years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
238
Total complaints
16
Recall campaigns
2006–2026
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
FLHX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 42 | |
| 2009 | High complaint rate | 41 | |
| 2010 | High complaint rate | 33 |
Every FLHX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2010avoid | 33 | 3 | |
| 2009avoid | 41 | 3 | |
| 2008avoid | 42 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Harley-Davidson FLHX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the FLHX years to avoid are 2008, 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson FLHX?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FLHX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHX have?
Across all model years, the FLHX has 16 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 238 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.