2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,464miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,464 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“After work I started the engine and allowed it to warm up while I put on my protective riding gear (jacket, helmet, and gloves). The engine was running normally as I rode to the end of the parking lot slowly and stopped at the end of the lane. I began to turn to the right, releasing the clutch and rolling on the throttle while leaning when the engine suddenly lost all power resulting in a crash. After picking the bike up and resetting the ignition, it ran very roughly (as if running on one cylinder) and stalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353436, filed 2010-09, 8,856 miles“Rider had just purchased a new harley davidson Vrscr motorcycle. After proceeding only two miles, riders denim jeans caught on fire from proximity to exhaust pipe. Rider suffered 2nd degree burns between ankle and midway-point of shin.”
NHTSA complaint #10168816, filed 2006-09, 72 milesRelated recalls
- 07V303000Jul 17, 2007Certain motorcycles were built with a condition whereby the pant leg of some riders can have direct contact with the exhaust pipe.Covers: Harley-Davidson Vrscr 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10178107Jul 20, 2020SERVICE BULLETIN M1313: VRSC FUEL PUMP SERVICE PROCEDURE REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to replace fuel system parts on 2002-2006 VRSC models…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr
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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