AI Damage2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtci: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtci filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 4 Wheels 25% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Wheels: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 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.
Front engine mount failure which causes excessive engine vibration and unstable handling issues, and failure of the rear exhaust pipe causing unacceptable sounds levels.
Tl contact owns a 2006 harley davidson flhtci electra glide classic motorcycle. While riding 10 mph he went to down shift into a lower gear and the shift linkage broke. He could not shift into low gear, high gear or neutral.
It was a very loud noise and then a vibration/rattling noise. He stopped to check, but he didn't find anything. The next day when he went to push the bike out of the garage, it would not move forward or backward.
Bike hiccups and dies and then starts again. It does this cold or hot going straight or turning. Dealer gives excuse as a stage one race kit for exhaust, also it might need to have new injectors put in.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhtci has 3 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (50%), knocking, grinding or other noise (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
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 Flhtci 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
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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.