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2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
50%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
1,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 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.

“Condensation forms inside the instrument cluster while driving, rendering the speed indicator unreadable. This is a very serious safety hazard because the driver can become distracted trying to read the instrument cluster through the condensation. It's also a safety hazard because the driver can't determine their speed when the speedometer is unreadable. The condensation may also cause the instrument cluster to fail over time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11123064, filed 2018-08, 1,500 miles

“After the motorcycle warms up (about 15 minutes of riding), condensation begins to form inside the speedometer on the inside of the glass. This condensation blocks the view of the speed reading and other indicators. At night, visibility is even worse when this occurs. Harley says that this is just the way it is, but that cannot be the case. The gauge should be completely sealed so moisture cannot get in. This is a widely reported problem and should be addressed because it is dangerous. The picture I attached shows the condensation forming on the bottom. …”

NHTSA complaint #11183224, filed 2019-02, 15 miles

“Condensation forms inside the instrument cluster while driving, rendering the speed indicator unreadable. This is a very serious safety hazard because the driver can become distracted trying to read the instrument cluster through the condensation. It's also a safety hazard because the driver can't determine their speed when the speedometer is unreadable. The condensation may also cause the instrument cluster to fail over time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11192417, filed 2019-03

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018450%

Other parts of the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs

Vehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fxfbs

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.

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