2010 Harley-Davidson FLHX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
22,501 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 12 of 24 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 13 | 54.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
Service Brakes: 12; Electrical System: 6; Engine: 4; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (13). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2014: 6; 2015: 1; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10445024 · 2012-01-24 (January 24, 2012)
I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP, AFTER BEING ASSURED THE BIKE WAS SAFE TO RIDE. I WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A CRUNCHING NOISE AND VIBRATION WITH SLOW SPEED BRAKING. THEY SAID EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I GOT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD. MY FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. I PULLED OVER TO DISCOVER I HAD AN AXEL WITH NO BEARINGS ON THE LEFT SIDE. MY ENTIRE WHEEL AND BEARINGS HAD TO REPLACED. THE WHEEL HAD 3 TO 4 INCHES OF PLAY. I WAS RIDDING ON MY WHEEL HUB NO BEARING. UPON CHECKING THE FORUMS, I FOUND THIS WAS NOT A ISOLATED EVENT. SOME ONE IS GOING TO …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10445024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660452 · 2014-11-24 (November 24, 2014)
WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE I ATTEMPTED TO USE MY BRAKES. I WAS FRIGHTENED TO REALIZE I HAD ABSOLUTELY NO REAR BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD AS A ROCK WITH NO ASSIST AT ALL. I TOOK IT TO THE HARLEY DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY ABS MODULE WAS BAD. WHAT MADE IT EVEN WORSE IS THAT I KNOW THE ABS SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO BE DESIGNED IN A WAY THAT DURING AN ABS FAILURE YOU ARE STILL LEFT WITH REGULAR NON ABS BRAKES. HARLEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OUT FOR THIS PART. BUT DURING MY RESEARCH ON DIFFERENT HARLEY FORUMS MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10660452 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10456421 · 2012-04-25 (April 25, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE THROTTLE WIRE SENSOR, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF FUEL CIRCULATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 4,300 UPDATED 06/05/12 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 4,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10456421 at NHTSA ↗