2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdwg years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. That ranks 4th out of 13 Fxdwg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 21,500 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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 | 2 | 67% | 21,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg.
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.
Premature failure of the cam chain tensioners and the primary chain tensioner. Cam chain tensioner prematurely failed while driving down the road. Rider was close enough to home to return before accident or major damage occured.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WIDE GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERS' HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (557 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405 [redacted]) FOR A CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE SEIZED AND FAILED TO MOVE…
The throttle cable snapped at the handlebar control (not the carb end) as i attempted to accelerate. As i couldn't open the throttle beyond idle, i was forced to "creep" at about 10 mph on the shoulder of the road. This was dangerous. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdwg years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Fxdwg | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdwg | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fxdwg | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Fxdwg | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxdwg | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
Owners most often report engine, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdwg model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.