2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883C years
- Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C. That ranks 3rd out of 6 XL883C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 200 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 XL883C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 200 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 2,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C.
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 bought this 3/28/2006 and my air cleaner has oil coming out onto the exhaust and myself as well as anywhere behind the aircleaner on down to some degree. I took it to a harley dealer in iowa since i was a ways from my purchase dealer. They said to keep an eye on it to see if it will stop. I was…
We purchased a 2006 xlh sportster custom in may of 2006. Recently while driving the vehicle down the road, we noticed oil on my husband's pant leg. We later called the service department at our purchasing store. I then told the mechanic that our motorcycle was leaking oil from the air filter…
Other Harley-Davidson XL883C years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL883C | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 XL883C | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 XL883C | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 XL883C | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 XL883C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883C model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.