2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

MY 2018 HARLEY DAVIDSON CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN I WENT TO GO RESTART THE BIKE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT AND LATER DETERMINED IT WAS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. HARLEY DAVISON DOES NOT WANT TO COVER THE FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON THE BIKE PERIOD.I HAD A FIRE ANALYSIS DONE BY A PRIVATE COMPANY AND THEY DETERMINE THE FUSE PANEL COST ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION, I HAVE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT AND ALSO THAT IN THE PINDINGT CORPORATION WHO DID THE FIRE ANALYSIS.

Apr 24, 2019

Fire: 1

I BOUGHTA 2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON WITH A TWO YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND I ALSO PURCHASED ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.ON EASTER SUNDAY THE BIKE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN I WENT TO GO RESTART THE BIKE.THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT AND DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A ELECTRICALMALFUNCTION.HARLEY DAVIDSON DON'T WANT TO COVER THE BIKE.THE BIKE WAS PARK IN THE GARAGE.

May 12, 2018

Fire: 1

POWER TRAIN

2 complaints

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (FLHX). 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. ABC HARLEY-DAVIDSON (4405 HIGHLAND RD, WATERFORD TWP, MI 48328, (248) 674-3175) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Apr 04, 2019

WHILE DRIVING LONG DISTANCES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT IS TRANSFERRING TO THE PRIMARY CHAINCASE, CAUSING THE PRIMARY CHAINCASE TO OVERFILL. IF NOT DETECTED IMMEDIATELY BY VERIFYING FLUID LEVEL, THIS CAN CAUSE TRANSMISSION AND/OR CLUTCH DAMAGE.

Aug 11, 2017

ENGINE

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. UPON CHECKING THE OIL, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO OIL ON THE DIP STICK. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE OIL HAD TRANSFERRED TO THE PRIMARY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE ENGINE STALLING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERS HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (LOCATED AT 557 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS CONFIRMED AND A TSB WAS PERFORMED REGARDING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,854. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Sep 10, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX have?

The 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX currently has 5 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX?

The most common problems reported for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.