Harley-Davidson Dyna Problems by Year
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Dyna, across 11 model years (1996–2014). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is wheels.
Harley-Davidson Dyna years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Dyna model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 Dyna: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2007 Dyna: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 Dyna: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson Dyna problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Dyna model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Dyna | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2012 Dyna | 1 | 1 | — | Suspension | |
| 2008 Dyna | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2007 Dyna | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 Dyna | 5 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2005 Dyna | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 Dyna | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2001 Dyna | 1 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2000 Dyna | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1998 Dyna | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 Dyna | 1 | 1 | — | Wheels |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Dyna years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (5), 2007 (3), 2014 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson Dyna?
Wheels, with 4 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Dyna have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.