2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (14% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Wheels1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Front brake locked up at low speeds on multiple occasions. I thought it was a tire issue and replaced them. Bike continued to have brake(s) lock up at low to medium speeds (35 or less) just brought vehicle to the dealer who reset the brake pistons and stated that it was not uncommon for the brake calipers to loose their memory and remain in a half closed position facilitating the caliper lock-up. I asked whether this would happen again and was told that it was a possibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10645016, filed 2014-10, 13,500 milesElectrical system: “On 7/19/2006 I purchased on new 2007 harley davidson road king classic.. It was delivered on july 20th. On august 5th, with about 275 miles on the odometer, the motorcycle completely stalled while driving with a passenger in traffic on an arterial roadway. We managed to pull over to the curb lane. I checked the gas tank, which was 2/3 full. I then switched off the run switch and the ignition switch, turned them back on and restarted the vehicle. After about two miles, the engine died again. I followed the same sequence and the bike restarted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10164971, filed 2006-08, 275 milesEngine cooling: “I have a 2006 roadking classic with 10,609 miles. Mileage when problem started was 9,837. While riding in the black hills, going down a 6% grade, the engine dies and the speedometer dropped to 0. I coasted to the bottom of the grade and pulled off onto the shoulder of the road. When I stopped, the fuel pump pumped up, the check engine light came on and went off, and I started the bike and went on. About 3 days later it done it again, again going down a steep grade. This time I pulled in the clutch and flipped the engine kill switch off and on and the electric came back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200808, filed 2007-08, 9,837 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 4,805 and 5,020 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 11022969Aug 16, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle…
- 11008736Sep 12, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the…
- 11007544Aug 8, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II…
- 11005514Jul 10, 2024Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters…
- 11001293May 1, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 10254115Apr 4, 2024Other or unknown, Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that…
- 10248401Dec 21, 2023Exterior lighting. GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The…
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhrci
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 5,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 2,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flhrci model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (14% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 4,805 and 5,020 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.