2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200C years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. That is the most of any XL1200C model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 27,856 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 50% | 27,856 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 20 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 3,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C.
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.
On a long trip to or from ca. Pulled the clutch as i was approaching a stop sign but it didn't disengage. Had to put it in neutral. I took it to the nearest hd dealership where i was told this is a common problem because of the faulty spring plate being riveted together w/ copper rivets that are…
09/04/2009 2006 xl1200c harley davidson defective part: clutch spring incident = my 2006 xl 1200c started shifting hard. I noticed at a stop when i had the clutch lever fully pulled back the bike still wanted to move forward. I had to keep the front brake on to keep the bike from moving. I took the…
I own a 2006 harley davidson sportster 1200c and a lot of other owners as well as myself have noticed a defective crank position sensor problem recurring with this bike and it could be dangerous to operate on in city roadways where you have to stop and go more frequently should they be replacing…
Harley-davidson uses the same part on many of their motorcycles which has proven to be defective. This part is the rear brake light switch which is supposed to activate the rear brake light when the rider applies pressure to the rear brake pedal. This part has had to be replaced on hundreds of…
My harley davidson motorcycle was in for service for a clutch replacement and repair at wildfire harley davidson in villa park il.. After a dispute with damage that occurred to the motorcycle during its service period i went to pick up the bike to take it to another dealer for proper repairs and a…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
← 2005 XL1200C · 2007 XL1200C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 XL1200C | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 XL1200C | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 XL1200C | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200C model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.