AI Damage2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 67% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 33% of all complaints
- Engine: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
Premature failure of the cam chain tensioners and the primary chain tensioner. Cam chain tensioner prematurely failed while driving down the road. Rider was close enough to home to return before accident or major damage occured.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 harley-davidson fxdwg wide glide motorcycle. The contact stated that the motorcycle was taken to brothers' harley-davidson inc (557 w main st, branford, [ZIP] [phone]) for a clutch adjustment. While driving on the lot, the motorcycle seized and failed to move without warning.
The throttle cable snapped at the handlebar control (not the carb end) as I attempted to accelerate. As I couldn't open the throttle beyond idle, I was forced to "creep" at about 10 mph on the shoulder of the road. This was dangerous.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fxdwg has 3 complaints (15 years in the data). This year has 3, about average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
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 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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 2001 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.