VehicleVerdict

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 2026 is the cleanest year on record.

237

Total complaints

16

Recall campaigns

2006–2026

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

FLHX years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2008High complaint rate42
2009High complaint rate41
2010High complaint rate33

Every FLHX year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202601
202551
2024132
202201
202101
202011
2018111
201752
201661
201542
201485
201360
2012161
2011202
2010avoid333
2009avoid413
2008avoid422
2007260
200601

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 2026.

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson FLHX?

By complaint volume, 2026 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 237 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.