2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 13, 2010 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxst years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Fxst model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 24,327 miles. 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 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~24,327 mi
Structure1 · ~10,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%24,327——
Structure150%10,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 1 complaints
2008: 1200812010: 120101

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst.

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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 failure happens after about 15 minutes of riding and warmed up. The engine and lights simply stop working and then may start right back up or not. This happens every time i take the bike out. I have replaced the coil, map sensor,crankshaft sensor, circuit breaker and the electronic control…

Electrical System · received Apr 13, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10325446

The rotor on my 2006 harley davidson dyna street bob, was bolted on. The bolts stripped and destroyed the rotor and stater, causing what could have been an extreme accident. It caused the bike to shut down. Harley davidson has obviously recognized this as a flaw since the new rotor is welded not…

Structure · received Jun 18, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10231487

Other Harley-Davidson Fxst years

← 2003 Fxst · 2007 Fxst →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 Fxst10
2007 Fxst21
200620
2003 Fxst10
2001 Fxst20
2000 Fxst50
1999 Fxst11

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst?

Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxst?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.