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Harley-Davidson FxdbiModel year report

2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,508miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (4) and wheels (4). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,508 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 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.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “On 5/27/13 while riding home from work I heard a bang from the rear of my bike. I then heard rattling. I stopped and found that 3 of the 5 bolts that hold the rear sprocket on the hub were sheared off at the threads. This is not the first time. About 3 years ago the same thing happened to me. I had to removed the sheared bolts from inside the hub and replaced them with '6' mark grade 'a' bolts. These bolts failed on 5/27/13. I noticed that there is a little 'play' between the spacing between the sproket hole and bolt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10514520, filed 2013-05, 7,659 miles

Electrical system: “The rotor cup which is secured is coming apart tearing up the stater for the alternator causing particles of the two units flying around in the primary case possibly causing the chain to jam or break the clutch pack to jam or break which could seize the bikes rear wheel the worst case cause an accident and at freeway speed could be catastrophic”

NHTSA complaint #11121572, filed 2018-08, 18,000 miles

Wheels: “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 miles

Other or unknown: “The contact owns a 2006 harley davidson Fxdbi. While driving approximately 5 MPH on normal road conditions, after coming from a complete stop, the vehicle rolled forward three feet unexpectedly. The vehicle stopped rolling on its own. There were no injuries; however, the contact felt that this was a life threatening situation. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to his residence. The vehicle is currently inoperable and has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 15,140.”

NHTSA complaint #10246191, filed 2008-10, 15,140 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,659 and 15,040 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,508 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200620072008200952012201320162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi → · Check a 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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxdbi

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20061312,5081———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fxdbi model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 4.

Has the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdbi reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,508 miles and the middle half falls between 7,659 and 15,040 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 29, 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.