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2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
2 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750. WITHIN FIVE MONTHS OF OWNING THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE REGARDING A LOSS OF COOLANT FLUID. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF TAMPA (6920 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614, (813) 886-7433) AND THE COOLANT FLUID WAS REFILLED. THE DEALER TEST DROVE T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750. WITHIN FIVE MONTHS OF OWNING THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE REGARDING A LOSS OF COOLANT FLUID. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF TAMPA (6920 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33614, (813) 886-7433) AND THE COOLANT FLUID WAS REFILLED. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE COOLANT FLUID TO LEAK INTERNALLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, AND IT ALSO FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN GEAR AND THE CLUTCH WAS RELEASED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.
Official recalls
118V927000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Dec 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 & remedy
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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