Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V734000 Clutch Fluid may Leak and cause Loss of Control NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 13 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG has a below-average reliability rating, primarily due to a significant clutch assembly recall. Additionally, other complaints suggest various non-critical issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| clutch assembly | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | very common |
| brakes | 20,000–40,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- engine oil change
- brake pad replacement
- clutch adjustment
- primary chain tension
- rear axle service
- electrical system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- clutch slipping
- brake vibration
- electrical shorts
- strange noises from transmission
- difficulty in shifting gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.