2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 24, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxdl years
Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. That ranks 4th out of 12 Fxdl model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems

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

Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Fuel System, Other1
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting133%———
Fuel System, Gasoline133%———
Fuel System, Other133%———
Power Train133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122003: 120031

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl.

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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.

The shift lever was inoperative.*ak *jb

Power Train · received Feb 24, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 568463

Motorcycle bumped from behind on slick road. Layed down on side hard enough for turn signals on the right side to be broken and small scratch approxamently 1/4-1/2 inch in size. With a full tank of gas on board. Fuel line separated in mid line light side of motorcycle, pouring fuel from leak and…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 12, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 755571

Main fuel line fell off of carburetor, fuel dumped onto driver and hot engine. *ak

Fuel System, Other · received Jun 13, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 746794

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdl a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdl model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.