Harley-Davidson Fxdc Problems by Year
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Fxdc, across 6 model years (2006–2012). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Harley-Davidson Fxdc years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Fxdc model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Fxdc: 7 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2008 Fxdc: 6 complaints, 1 recall
- 2012 Fxdc: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
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 Fxdc problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Harley-Davidson Fxdc model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fxdc | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2010 Fxdc | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2009 Fxdc | 7 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2008 Fxdc | 6 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Fxdc | 2 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2006 Fxdc | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Fxdc years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (7), 2008 (6), 2012 (3). 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 Fxdc?
Exterior Lighting, with 4 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Fxdc have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.