1996 Harley-Davidson FX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Harley-Davidson FX. That ranks 2nd out of 5 FX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson FX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1996 Harley-Davidson FX recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: The effects of reformulated gasoline along with certain usage of the fuel supply valve affects the supply of gasoline to the carburetor. This condition requires two factors: (1) the use of reformulated fuels containing mbte and (2) starting the motorcycle with the fuel valve handle in the off position.
Risk: This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.
Fix: Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Petcock valve failed 4 times.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Harley-Davidson FX?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Harley-Davidson FX?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Harley-Davidson FX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FX model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.