Harley-Davidson FXD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson FXD, across 9 model years (1999–2010). The 2008 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Harley-Davidson FXD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No FXD model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 FXD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Harley-Davidson FXD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 FXD | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2009 FXD | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 FXD | 7 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 FXD | 4 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 FXD | 1 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 FXD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 FXD | 2 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2000 FXD | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 FXD | 5 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson FXD years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2008 (7), 1999 (5), 2007 (4). 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 FXD?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FXD have?
7 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.