Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
6,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 to 2024 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 6 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
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 | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Service Brakes: 3; Engine: 2; Steering: 2; Power Train: 1; Wheels: 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 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (5). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 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 11129617 · 2018-09-14 (September 14, 2018)
FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME HARD/STUCK. FRONT BRAKES ARE STUCK OPEN, WILL NOT FUNCTION. NO WARNING OR ABS LIGHTS ACTIVATED. WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY TO START 3 DAY ROAD TRIP, LUCKILY IT OCCURRED AT THE HOUSE AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED.
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11129617 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11193669 · 2019-04-03 (April 3, 2019)
I WAS ROLLING MY MOTORCYCLE OUT OF MY GARAGE WHICH ON A STEEP GRADE , WENT TO HIT THE FRONT BRAKE AND THE LEVER WAS FROZEN SOLID, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF CONTROL TILL IT FLIPPED ON TOP OF ME , CAUSING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE, AND CAUSING ME ROAD BURN ON MY BACK AND SHOULDERS
Owner-reported narrative. 6,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11193669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10552638 · 2013-11-17 (November 17, 2013)
AFTER PURCHASING MOTORCYCLE NEW FROM DEALER.. NOTICED THAT STEERING SHAKE / WOBBLE ON DECELERATION BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 30-60 MPH. NOTIFIED DEALER AND FOUND THAT STEERING COMPONENT NUT OF SOME SORT WAS LOOSE AND NEEDED ADJUSTMENT. THIS SEEMED TO HAVE FIXED ISSUE BUT SOON RETURNED WITHIN 1000 MILES. THE MOTORCYCLE CURRENTLY HAS AROUND 4000 MILES AND STILL HAS THIS CONDITION. REPORTED TO DEALER WHERE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED SEVERAL TIMES AND AFTER FAILURE TO FIX CONDITION CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER. THIS NUT WAS THEN RE-TIGHTENED BUT SOON SHAKE / WOB…
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10552638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10631264 · 2014-09-06 (September 6, 2014)
IF I REMOVE MY HANDS FROM THE HANDLE BARS THE BIKE STEERING WOBBLE VIOLENTLY THIS ALSO HAPPENED AT LOWER SPEEDS 45 MHR. LOST OF CONTROL COMES QUICKLY,YOU KNOW WHAT THE RESULTS COULD BE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10631264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218159 · 2019-06-05 (June 5, 2019)
PURCHASED MY 3RD H-D (LAST 17 YRS) ON MAY 2018, WENT BIG... 2018 CVO ROAD GLIDE (117 M8 FLTRXSE), HEARD ALL THE CHATTER BUT BOUGHT IT ANYWAY. 3100 MILES LATER, SUMPED ON A 400 MILE ROAD TRIP, ONE QT LOW, BURNING ODOR, EXTREME HEAT, LOSS OF POWER, 100 MILES ON 6 GALLON TANK OF FUEL... LOCAL DEALER PICKED UP BIKE AT HOTEL, 2 DAYS ON PHONE & EMAILS WITH SUPPORT TECHS, CONCLUSION... VOIDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DUE TO UNAPPROVED TUNING. HEARD ALL THE HORROR STORIES... BUT WE'VE BEEN TUNING & ALTERING FOR YEARS, JUST AN EXCUSE TO MOVE ON FROM THE ISSU…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11218159 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2012: 1; 2013: 0; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1