2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscd Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2010 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Vrscd years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscd. That is the most of any Vrscd model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 280 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

Compare with another car

Most common 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscd problems

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

Wheels4 · ~280 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~13,000 mi
Steering1 · ~280 mi
Tires1 · ~280 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels480%280——
Fuel System, Gasoline120%13,000——
Steering120%280——
Tires120%280——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 3 complaints
2006: 3200632009: 1200912010: 120101

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscd recalls (0)

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

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.

I have a 2006 vrscd harley davidson night rod motorcycle. My fuel gauge no longer works as of monday august 9, 2010. I have had sporadic readings where the gauge will drop to a no gas reading to a full gas reading to an actual reading to an un actual reading. The gauge has never stopped working…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 10, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10348549

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson vrscd. The contact stated that the rim on the wheel was cracked. The cracked rim caused the tires lose air. The motorcycle dealer has ordered new rims and will install them at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 10/23/09 *bf…

Wheels · received Sep 4, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10282890

I have a 06-vsrcd harley davidson when i am on the highway riding between 60-70 mph the bike wobbles dangerously i have heard it was do to the solid wheels yet there hasn't been a recall from the manufacturer ? I no there are hundreds of other riders who have noticed the some feeling. *nm

Wheels · received Jun 27, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10160885

Unstable riding conditions when riding in 10 mph and higher winds. Motorcycle feels like its coming out from underneath you. I've driven off the road on several different occasions. The stock wheels on my harley davidson vrod are solid with small slots. These should never been installed. They offer…

Wheels · received Jun 20, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10160291

This afternoon i rode in about 20 mph winds and it was extremely dangerous. It felt like i was riding on ice or glass. Any slight burst of wind pushed my motorcycle into a dangerous lean. I felt it the most while traveling at speeds between 30 and 45 mph. I've ridden many different makes of…

Steering · received Jun 19, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10160202

Other Harley-Davidson Vrscd years

2007 Vrscd →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2009 Vrscd00
2008 Vrscd00
2007 Vrscd20
200650

See all Harley-Davidson Vrscd problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.

Similar Harley-Davidson models

Embed this 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscd badge on your site

Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.

Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report wheels, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 4 complaints.

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

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscd a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscd model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.