1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2003 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Dyna years
Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Dyna model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulicJun 14, 1996 · NHTSA campaign 96V103000 · 251 vehicles

Problem: The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position.

Risk: This condition can result in a loss of rear braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake master cylinder.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving my harley davidson motorcycle, the rear wheel began making noise, shaking, and vibrating. It became rapidly worse over the next few minutes. I pulled off the roadway and saw that 2 of the spokes were broken. I received a ride to town, got the bike to a shop, and the shop owner call…

Wheels · received Apr 8, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10014107

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna?

Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Harley-Davidson Dyna a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dyna model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.