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2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other Fltrxs years?

Fltrxs NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted18 complaints2015: 11 complaints2016: 18 complaints2017: 10 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 2 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 1 complaints
Fltrxs 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 Fltrxs problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission660%
Engine220%
Electrical System110%
Fuel System110%

Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

17V333000EngineMay 22, 2017 · 45,589 units

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.

Consequence

The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.

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 ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL (FLTRXS) MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS VERY LOW AND FLUID WAS ERRONEOUSLY TRANSFERRED FROM THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE PRIMARY CHAIN CASE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. RED ROCK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 1, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS ROAD GLIDE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, AN OBJECT STRUCK THE VEHICLE AND FRACTURED THE OIL COOLER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HARLEY DAVIDSON (4000 N HWY 75, SHERMAN, TX 75090) WHERE IT WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 21, 2017

“FINALLY GOT THE BIKE BACK AFTER 7 DAYS IN THE SHOP. I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY UNDER ACCELERATION AND THE BIKE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING RUN OVER. CALLED THE LOCAL HD DEALER FROM THE SHOULDER. WHEN I GOT OFF THE PHONE THE BIKE STARTED NORMALLY, SO I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 27, 2018

“FINALLY GOT THE BIKE BACK AFTER 7 DAYS IN THE SHOP. I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY UNDER ACCELERATION AND THE BIKE WENT INTO LIMP MODE. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER WITHOUT GETTING RUN OVER. CALLED THE LOCAL HD DEALER FROM THE SHOULDER. WHEN I GOT OFF THE PHONE THE BIKE STARTED NORMALLY, SO I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 27, 2018

2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs — common questions

Is the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2017 Fltrxs problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (6 complaints), engine (2 complaints), fuel system (1 complaints).

Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs. 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.