2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdc years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Fxdc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 1,400 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 454 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 1,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 2,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc.
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.
WHILE DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE, AFTER ABOUT GOING THREE TO FOUR MILES, I RELEASED THE THROTTLE AND THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD ACCELERATE, AND NOT SLOW DOWN. I FORCED THE BIKE TO STOP BY DOWN SHIFTING IT AND PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND THE ENGINE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN WITHOUT TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH…
Catastrophic rear wheel bearing failure at 2,500 miles. Rattling sounds. Grinding noise. Abs light came on. Rear wheel began to lock up. Pulled over and had vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer advised that the rear wheel bearings had disintegrated and the abs sensor was fried from the heat. No…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson super glide custom motorcycle. The contact stated that the tail lights were leaking water. There was water entering the tail lights and turn signals when the contact had the vehicle washed or when it rained. The contact was concerned that the failure…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdc model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.