AI Damage2006 Harley-Davidson Fltri: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fltri filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 80% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 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.
The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 43,870.
Motorcycle overheats and stalls in stop and go traffic, creating a very dangerous situation which could result in accident and injury. Nothing has been done yet to correct this.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle injectors turned back on causing a slight jerk at 1800 rpm when the vehicle decelerated. The jerking occurred every time the vehicle was decelerated to 1800rpm, then it would continue decelerating normally.
Engine repeatedly stalls at idle while moving in normal stop and go traffic causing loss of control. Potential problem with "heat management system" which reportedly restricts fuel to engine in advance of an overheat condition thereby lowering rpms below normal idle speed to the point at which the engine will stall,…
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fltri has 3 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fltri?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (60%), overheating, coolant loss (40%), jerking, harsh shifts (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fltri?
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 Fltri 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 2026-11-06.