2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,546miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,546 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.
“Screws holding 2 piece rotor assembly came loose on fwy on way to work.heard a faint metallic knock on left side by primary cover. After work fired it up and headed to mechanic shop (non hd). Check engine light and battery light came on so to avoid more damage and poss accident I had aaa tow it to bike shop. They had to replace rotor,stator, volt reg and battery when stator windings shorted out. Hd extremely lucky I did not have an accident because of their faulty design/engineering/quality control issues. Really , a 3 cent screw comes undone at fwy speeds ??? …”
NHTSA complaint #10629928, filed 2014-09, 32,091 miles“The contact owns a 2006 harley davidson Fxdwgi motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding 70 MPH, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated as the engine stalled. The contact was able to recharge the batteries and restart the motorcycle. The contact removed the rotor and the bolts that held the compensating spring were laying inside the rotor, stuck to the magnets. The bolts were spinning and pulled the stator apart, disabling the charging system. The contact was able to replace the rotor and the stator himself. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595565, filed 2014-06, 37,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi
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.
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