Harley-Davidson Fxdf Problems by Year
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Fxdf, across 7 model years (2008–2015). The 2009 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Harley-Davidson Fxdf years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Fxdf model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2009 Fxdf: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 Fxdf: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 Fxdf: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 Fxdf problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Fxdf model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Fxdf | 1 | 0 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2014 Fxdf | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 Fxdf | 2 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2012 Fxdf | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2010 Fxdf | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2009 Fxdf | 3 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2008 Fxdf | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Fxdf years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2009 (3), 2013 (2), 2012 (2). 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 Fxdf?
Service Brakes, with 6 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Fxdf have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.