AI Damage2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 14% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 14% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Motorcycle hesitates, sputters, stalls when accelerating usually when its cold. I found a service bulletin m-1185 from harley davidson. I called their customer care [ref], told me to drop it off at a dealership. Then dealership said hd denied replacement of the updated / mod fuel injectors. The bike has 5k miles on it.
Front brake locked up at low speeds on multiple occasions. I thought it was a tire issue and replaced them. Bike continued to have brake(s) lock up at low to medium speeds (35 or less) just brought vehicle to the dealer who reset the brake pistons and stated that it was not uncommon for the brake calipers to "loose…
I was the proud owner of 2006 road king classic. I pampered my bike, had it serviced by the harley davidson dealership, and had it for 2 years. After 5000 miles, (hardly excessive use) a strong wobble develop and it got worse at almost any speed.
When I stopped, the fuel pump pumped up, the check engine light came on and went off, and I started the bike and went on. About 3 days later it done it again, again going down a steep grade. This time I pulled in the clutch and flipped the engine kill switch off and on and the electric came back.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving a motorcycle 10 mph on normal road conditions and pulling to the side of the highway, a passing commercial vehicle caused the windshield to detach, blowing it off of the motorcycle. The manufacturer was contacted who offered to provide assistance.
On august 5th, with about 275 miles on the odometer, the motorcycle completely stalled while driving with a passenger in traffic on an arterial roadway. We managed to pull over to the curb lane. I checked the gas tank, which was 2/3 full.
I thought I had a front tire blow out. I slowed to approx. 45 mph before I could regain control. Two riders behind me witnessed the event and were sure I was going down. This on a bike with less than 4000 miles on it.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhrci has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (29%), fuel system, fuel smell (14%), hesitation when accelerating (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.