AI Damage2000 Harley-Davidson FXD: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Harley-Davidson FXD filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and steering. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 100% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 33% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 33% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
Consumer states that the manufacturer is not responding to numerous calls to repair motorcycle transmission. Consumer does have a recall letter for transmission replacement. The dealer has also been unsuccessful in trying to get the parts for motorcycle,which has been in the shop for over two weeks.
Speedometer does not read the corect speed at all times after a restart.
The transmission would make clunking noise while being shifted. It also was hard to shift. Would make whinning noise while just driving. The brakes would drag when applied. Themotor cycle would also leak oil & the brake pads make noises. Taking motorcycle back to dealership.
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 17,152 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FXD has 3 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, steering, structure. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (33%), oil leak or consumption (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Harley-Davidson FXD?
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 2000 Harley-Davidson FXD 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 2000 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.