Harley-Davidson Fxst Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Fxst, across 7 model years (1999–2023). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Harley-Davidson Fxst years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Fxst model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Fxst: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Fxst: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2006 Fxst: 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 Fxst problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Harley-Davidson Fxst model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Fxst | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 Fxst | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2006 Fxst | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 Fxst | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2001 Fxst | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Fxst | 5 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1999 Fxst | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Fxst years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (5), 2007 (2), 2006 (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 Fxst?
Electrical System, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Fxst have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.