2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883R years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R. That is the most of any XL883R model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 1,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 XL883R 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 and Engine Cooling | 3 | 75% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 5,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R.
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 sportster motorcycle. The contact noticed the brake lever was loose. The brakes were bled; however, the problem was not corrected. The dealer then replaced the brake lever and rebuilt master cylinder. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson xl883r. While driving 70 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine. The dealer stated that the type of fuel he used caused the smoke. The engine size, purchase date, and # of cylinders were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were…
Dt*: the contact stated while coming to a stop and also while idling, the vehicle back fired. The dealer determined this was a characteristic of the vehicle.
In may of 2006 i purchased a new harley davidson 883r sportster. Since the first day the vehicle has had an ongoing back fire that the dealership cannot or is not able to correct. The back firing issue occurs when throttling off of idle. On occasion, the back fire will cause the engine to stall and…
Other Harley-Davidson XL883R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 XL883R | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 XL883R | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL883R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883R model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.