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Harley-Davidson FxdliModel year report

2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
14,500miles, 4 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 Fxdli (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering (2) and body and structure (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 8 technical service bulletins for this model year. 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

Electrical system: “Purchased 2006 Fxdli in 2007 for my wife, we have had problems where the speedometer stops working. No warning, no check engine light illumination during occurrence (hence no trouble code stored). Speedo fails intermittent, cycle hot or cold, while driving or from stop. Motorcycle is equipped with a tachometer as well, it continues to function normally. When speedo fails, motorcycle runs rough and will die when coming to a stop. Took back to dealer several times, with issue intermittent, speedo works fine for them. …”

NHTSA complaint #10546808, filed 2013-10

Steering: “Purchased 2006 harley davidson Fxdli for my wife in 2007, we have had a problem with ignition cylinder/fork lock mechanism for some time. Issue is that it takes more effort than really necessary to operate, whether removing the key or placing in the start position. Can not feel the switch detent points accurately at all times. Motorcycle has been to the dealer several times to have cylinder replaced or adjusted. At one point my wife and I went for a ride but somewhere between point a and point b ....the key fell out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10546811, filed 2013-10

Transmission and drivetrain: “Rotor and stator failure due to screws backing out and shearing damaging regulator clutch primary drive chain loss of electrical system and engine failure! Parts replaced with new revision kit b.”

NHTSA complaint #10244345, filed 2008-10, 18,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 11,000 and 18,000 miles.

25%0–1075%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 14,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20062008201332019
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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli 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. 8 on record; the latest 8 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxdli

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2006614,5000———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fxdli model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli 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 Fxdli reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,500 miles and the middle half falls between 11,000 and 18,000 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 31, 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.