Harley-Davidson Fxdbi Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxdbi (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 13. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (5 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Fxdbi model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 12,508 | 1 | 8 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain5 33%
- Wheels4 27%
- Electrical system4 27%
- Suspension1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “The bolts on the rear sprocket of my 2006 fxdb harley street bob came loose and sheared off, causing the rear wheel to lock. There was no residue indicating any type of threadlocker had been used. I bought the bike new and have never had these parts removed. This malfunction could have very easily resulted in my death at a higher speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10279655, filed 2009-08, 10,000 milesOther Harley-Davidson models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology