2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 2019 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxdb years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb. That ranks 4th out of 8 Fxdb model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb problems

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

Power Train1 · ~2 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~2,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train150%2——
Vehicle Speed Control150%2,000——

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

2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb.

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Recent owner reports

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

Accelerates on its own regardless of vehicle was stationary, in motion, on a city street or a highway, turning,

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jul 3, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11229282

Factory installed wrong bearing on second gear in transmission. Transmission failure occurred at 6485 miles. Failure sent metal debris through transmission causing substanstial damage, and potential danger to operator. Vehiclcle was traveling at 35 mph when failure occurred. Damaged transmission…

Power Train · received Jan 8, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11165928

Other Harley-Davidson Fxdb years

← 2015 Fxdb

YearComplaintsRecalls
201620
2015 Fxdb20
2013 Fxdb10
2012 Fxdb20
2010 Fxdb10
2009 Fxdb172
2008 Fxdb41
2007 Fxdb31

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb?

Owners most often report power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fxdb a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdb model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.