2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrsca years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Vrsca model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 43% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 29% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | 14,661 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 5,021 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca.
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.
Fuel gauge is useless. Goes from half to empty in about 10 miles. It has left me stranded in a couple of spots.
I was attempting to reduce speed to turn into a gas station and rear brakes failed to function. Rear brake pedal is mushy & my motorcycle does not have functioning rear brakes. This is the second occurrence of this incident i've had with this bike (first time was in 2010). In 2010, as i was…
After approximately 30 miles on a full tank, the fuel gauge dropped to below empty. After about 60 miles on a full tank, the fuel gauge will slowly rise back to above 1/4 tank (showing approximate fuel level). This happens every tank of gas. *tr
The fuel gauge is not accurate at all. It fluctuates. It may read full and then 1/4 tank all in the same hour. *tr
I noticed the brake light, turn signals and gas gauge not working. The 15 amp accessory fuse had blown. Replaced fuse and everything started working. While riding in the mountains i went to use my rear brakes and they were out!!! I bought some dot 4 brake fluid and bleed the rear brake system and…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrsca years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Vrsca | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Vrsca | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Vrsca | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Vrsca | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrsca a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrsca model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.