2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,856miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Harley-Davidson XL1200C, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,856 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.
“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“My harley davidson motorcycle was in for service for a clutch replacement and repair at wildfire harley davidson in villa park il.. After a dispute with damage that occurred to the motorcycle during its service period I went to pick up the bike to take it to another dealer for proper repairs and a second opinion. Upon leaving the parking lot the gear shift foot control lever fell off and I almost crashed the bike. Luckily the safety training I received from the riders course I took from the il DOT paid off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10226600, filed 2008-05, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11005514Jul 10, 2024GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to…
- 10139399Apr 27, 2018TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 50% |
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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.
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