AI Damage2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdi: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdi filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 50% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
On my 2006 harley davidson dyna, there was a recall on the inner primary bearing to be changed out every 15,000 miles. Free of charge, now it still needs to be done every 15,000 miles be it's not free. This bearing fails could cause bike to crash. Harley knows of the problem and don't want to fix it right.
Dt*: the contact stated that the engine stalled while in turns at various speeds. The vehicle restarted on its own. The dealership determined the wrong fuel injector was installed at the factory, and the fuel injector was replaced. Updated 10/25/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated a vibration was noticed while riding the motorcycle at various speeds. Upon inspection, the rear tire had cracks in the tread and flaking occurred when the tire was handled. The dealer and tire manufacturer have been alerted.
I received letter from harley davison, 12-13-2005, stating I had a "false neutral position" recall on my j2006 dyna glide. Letter stated dealers would have parts week of dec. 12th, 2005. However, when I call dealers they state they do not have parts and it might be months before they do.
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 Fxdi has 3 complaints (3 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.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, fuel system, tires. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdi?
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 Fxdi 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.