2017 Harley-Davidson XG750A: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
2,850 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 33.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
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 | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2018: 2; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11078385 · 2018-03-09 (March 9, 2018)
HARLEY DAVIDSON 750 STREETROD BRAKES FAILED / FLIPPED ME OFF BREAKING WRIST
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11078385 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11103807 · 2018-06-25 (June 25, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750A. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF TAMPA (6920 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE COOLANT TANK THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAI…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 11103807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11207952 · 2019-05-16 (May 16, 2019)
A RECALL WAS ISSUED IN DECEMBER, I WAS NOT NOTIFIED. I BROUGHT MY BIKE TO A HARLEY DEALER IN MARCH FOR 1,000 MILE MX ONLY TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL THEN AND THAT I COULD NOT RIDE THE BIKE HOME. MY BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER SINCE, OVER TWO MONTHS, WITH NO ESTIMATE GIVEN ON THE ARRIVAL OF PARTS OR COMPLETION OF WORK.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11207952 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V927000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Reported: 2018-12-21 (December 21, 2018)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
Consequence: Excessive brake drag can increase the risk of crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.
NHTSA campaign record ↗