The Harley-Davidson FLTRX Road Glide is a premium touring motorcycle featuring the distinctive shark-nose fairing. With 130 complaints on record, brake and electrical system issues have been the primary concerns across multiple model years of this popular bagger.

130
Total Complaints
15
Total Recalls
14
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

Common Problem Categories

Service Brakes 32
Electrical System 30
Engine 14
Power Train 12
Vehicle Speed Control 6

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2025 10 0 0 0 Average
2024 26 1 0 0 Avoid
2022 2 1 0 0 Good
2021 0 1 0 0 Good
2020 2 1 2 0 Good
2019 2 0 0 0 Good
2018 0 1 0 0 Good
2017 6 2 0 0 Average
2016 4 1 0 0 Good
2015 6 2 0 0 Average
2013 18 0 2 0 Below Average
2012 20 1 0 0 Below Average
2011 4 2 0 0 Good
2010 30 2 0 4 Avoid

Harley-davidson Fltrx Years to Avoid

2010, 2024, 2012, 2013

Best Harley-davidson Fltrx Years

2022, 2020, 2019, 2016, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common problems with the Harley-Davidson FLTRX?

The most frequently reported issues involve service brakes (32 complaints), electrical system (30 complaints), engine (14 complaints), power train (12 complaints), and vehicle speed control (6 complaints).

Which Harley-Davidson FLTRX years have the most complaints?

The 2010 model year leads with 30 complaints, followed by 2024 with 26 complaints, and 2012 and 2013 with 20 and 18 complaints respectively.

Is the Harley-Davidson FLTRX reliable?

The 2010 model year has notably more complaints. Mid-2010s models and some newer years like 2019-2022 show improved reliability with fewer reported issues.

What brake problems affect the Harley-Davidson FLTRX?

Service brake issues are the leading complaint category with 32 reports, including brake drag, ABS malfunctions, and brake feel inconsistencies affecting stopping performance.