2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 26, 2004 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxst years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst. That is the most of any Fxst model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 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 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Suspension2
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~6,700 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic240%———
Suspension240%———
Engine and Engine Cooling120%6,700——
Fuel System, Gasoline120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 3 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 3200132004: 120041

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst.

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 turning the motorcycle engine stalled. As a result, the motorcycle fell over, breaking the driver's leg. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 26, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10071600

Rear brakes locked up, throwing driver to ground and into rear of a pickup truck. Second incident, brake did not lock up, but brakes were dragging very hard and brakes caught on fire.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 19, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 9003949

Cam bearing failure can cause the engine to lock up and cause the tire to skid, resulting in an accident. *ak

Suspension · received May 29, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 746104

Cam bearings are failing on these motorcycles causing engine seizure and loss of control. Mfr. Will not fix unless failure occurs. This is a part with a documented propensity to fail, and the mfr. Admits this. A recall is needed!

Suspension · received Jan 31, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 740247

Fxstd, location of the rear brake housing which was connected to the frame cracked in half, causing extended stopping distance. Also, after fueling vehicle and placing the gas cover on, started motorcyle and fuel spilled through fuel cap. Please provide further information.*ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 1, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 862863

Other Harley-Davidson Fxst years

← 1999 Fxst · 2001 Fxst →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 Fxst10
2007 Fxst21
2006 Fxst20
2003 Fxst10
2001 Fxst20
200050
1999 Fxst11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxst a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxst model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.