2006 Harley-Davidson FXD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXD years
- Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD. That ranks 7th out of 9 FXD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 12,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Harley-Davidson FXD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the transmission may go into a false neutral position even though the neutral indicator light is illuminated.
Risk: The motorcycle could drop into gear unexpectedly and create the risk of a crash and injuries.
Fix: Dealers will replace the shifter cam (drum), the detent arm, and the neutral switch with newly designed components. The recall began on december 12, 2005. Owner may contact rley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
Battery lite came on, barely made it home... Bolts in rotor came lose, (only 06 was bolted), ruined the stater and in the words of my mechanic "fried the voltage regulator" $1,000+ repair. If you google 06 dyna battery light, well if you were in a casino you would be knee deep in tokens...all…
Other Harley-Davidson FXD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 FXD | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 FXD | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 FXD | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 FXD | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 FXD | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FXD | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 FXD | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 FXD | 5 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson FXD 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 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXD model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.