2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200L years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L. That ranks 2nd out of 2 XL1200L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 556 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 556 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 556 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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 exhaust shield which provides additional coverage ofthe 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson xl1200 low. While driving 40 mph, the contact stated that the motorcycle accelerated about 90 mph without warning, causing his engine to fail. The dealer was aware of the failure and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, but offered no…
2006 harley davidson sportster transmission made noise at 556 miles. *ts when the consumer was performing maintenance on the motorcycle, he discovered the transmission's drain plug had a magnet which had metal shavings stuck to it. The consumer took the motorcycle to a repair shop and the mechanic…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL1200L | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL1200L problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200L?
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 XL1200L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200L model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.