2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dyna years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Dyna model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,250 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 3,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 3,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
Risk: If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
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.
Was riding the motorcycle around a mild curve and it began to wobble. This has happened a few times and doesnt require a sharp turn to occur. Feels like a stability problem and/an engineering defect. Ive riddin motorcycles my entire adult life and this is the first ive ever experienced this type of…
Other Harley-Davidson Dyna years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Dyna | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Dyna | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Dyna | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Dyna | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 Dyna | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Dyna | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Dyna | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Dyna | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Dyna | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Dyna | 1 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Dyna problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna?
Owners most often report suspension, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.