2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 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 XL1200R. That is the most of any XL1200R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10,500 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 XL1200R 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 | 1 | 50% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked in the garage, the odor of fuel was present. Upon inspection it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from the motorcycle due to a failed fuel supply line. The cause of the fuel line failure…
The 2006 harley-davidson sportster xl 1200r(and many other models and years) has short stems on mirrors making it impossible for the rider to see behind without shifting from side to side to keep from seeing himself. When riding down the road in a normal riding position, the rider cannot see…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200R years
← 2004 XL1200R · 2007 XL1200R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL1200R | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 XL1200R | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 XL1200R | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL1200R 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 XL1200R?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, visibility problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?
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 XL1200R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200R model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.