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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
14,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“The contact owns a 2006 harley davidson Fxdli motorcycle. The contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under a manufacturer's recall. The contact stated that later while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact also noticed a vibration from the front end of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed grease leaking from the front wheel bearings. The contact replaced the front wheel bearings but the failure continued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall repair was previously performed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10533853, filed 2013-08, 11,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006233%

Other parts of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli

Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology