2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscr years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr. That is the most of any Vrscr model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 30%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 30% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 20% | 4,464 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 7,502 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | 600 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | 20 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | 2 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 10% | 8,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.
Risk: This condition could cause the pant leg to char or burn, which could lead to the possibility of injury to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will add a new heat shield, p/n 66820-06, which provides additional coverage of the exhaust pipe. The recall began on july 12, 2007. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
2006 harley vrscr fuel gage. Gage has been erratic since 600 miles on odometer. Dealer says this is normal. Running out of fuel on an interstate highway or remote area is dangerous.
Gas gauge will not show how much gas you have in the fuel cell. This can cause you to run out of gas and possibly be run into by vehicles following you. Being fuel injected when you run out of gas, the motorcycle will just shut down. This can lead to a very dangerous situation as the bike weighs…
After work i started the engine and allowed it to warm up while i put on my protective riding gear (jacket, helmet, and gloves). The engine was running normally as i rode to the end of the parking lot slowly and stopped at the end of the lane. I began to turn to the right, releasing the clutch and…
I was riding my 2006 hd vrscr when i turned a corner at an intersection in a town. I attempted to slow down using my rear brake when the pedal went completely down against its hard stop. No braking occurred. It happened with about 15,000 miles on the bike. It only happened this one time. I was able…
After fuel fill up or in normal operation i have erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge reading. At first the gauge wouldn't read any fuel level and after running the self test would operate normally. The gauge appeared to be working, but during a ride it stopped functioning and i ran out of fuel not…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Vrscr | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscr model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.