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Harley-Davidson XL1200CModel year report

2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
4,100miles, 6 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 XL1200C (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 4,100 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “On a long trip to or from ca. Pulled the clutch as I was approaching a stop sign but it didn't disengage. Had to put it in neutral. I took it to the nearest hd dealership where I was told this is a common problem because of the faulty spring plate being riveted together w/ copper rivets that are prone to wear out & cause clutch failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10584793, filed 2014-04, 27,856 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 27,856 miles.

67%0–100%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 4,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20072008200932014
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 XL1200C 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. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson XL1200C

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200664,1000———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson XL1200C model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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 XL1200C reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 4,100 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 27,856 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.