2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdbi years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 38%), typically at around 10,330 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 13owner 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 Fxdbi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 38% | 10,330 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 31% | 8,830 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 2,167 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 15,140 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi 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.
The rotor cup which is secured is coming apart tearing up the stater for the alternator causing particles of the two units flying around in the primary case possibly causing the chain to jam or break the clutch pack to jam or break which could seize the bikes rear wheel the worst case cause an…
Of and on for about 6 months there is a knocking coming from the primary care which houses the clutch and strider stader, the dealers it seems to have been instructed to give the buyer a addendum to their owners manual that there is a problem with the inner case bearing and it needs replaced every…
The 5 bolts holding the rear wheel drive sprocket backed out and locked the wheel up when the bolts hit the swing arm. This happened previously, about 3 years prior, but only one bolt backed out at that time. After performing a google search, this seems to be an issue that has happened to many…
On 5/27/13 while riding home from work i heard a bang from the rear of my bike. I then heard rattling. I stopped and found that 3 of the 5 bolts that hold the rear sprocket on the hub were sheared off at the threads. This is not the first time. About 3 years ago the same thing happened to me. I had…
On sunday 10 june 2012, i was traveling north on us route 301 approximately .5 miles south of rt 4 in maryland. I was riding solo on a 2006 harley davidson street bob at 50 mph. Suddenly and without warning the rear drive sprocket detached from the rear wheel causing momentary lock-up of the rear…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdbi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi?
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 Fxdbi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdbi model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.