AI Damage2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 36% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 21% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 14% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 7 Engine and cooling 7% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 7% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (43% of all).
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (36% of all).
- Suspension: 3 complaints (21% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 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.
Rear sprocket bolts are known to back out and harley davidson has multiple occurrences regarding the dynas and has yet to inform the public. My bolts backed out twice. Once last night and once about 6 months ago. I have photos and documents regarding the 1st occurrence.
Screws holding 2 piece rotor assembly came loose on fwy on way to work.heard a faint metallic knock on left side by primary cover. After work fired it up and headed to mechanic shop (non hd). Check engine light and battery light came on so to avoid more damage and poss accident I had aaa tow it to bike shop.
Noise on primary side that changes when clutch pulled in. Dealer replaced inner primary and clutch hub bearings under extended warranty in compliance with harley d's tsb regarding this known defect.
While ridding rear wheel locked up and than released followed by a grinding noise that seem to come from the left side of the engine. I removed the side cover and found broken wires in the bottom of the cover. These look to be stator wires. I removed the alternator rotor and found loose bolts and a torn up stator.
The contact stated that while riding 70 mph, the check engine and battery warning indicators illuminated as the engine stalled. The contact was able to recharge the batteries and restart the motorcycle.
Rear tail light fills with water when riding in wet weather. This causes the taillight bulb to burn out so there are no taillights or brake light working. The back of the bike is completely dark. Also later it affected the turn signals because the contacts corroded and failed to work also.
When the bearing fails, a loud grinding noise emanates from the primary cover area, and ultimately the bearing will seize or blow which, in a catastrophic case, could result in injury or death. H-d knows this is a recurring problem, but will not fix the problem permanently until there are two breakdowns.
Driving in traffic went to use the brake pushed on it. It went to the ground with the foot peg, my foot hit the ground the rod dug in locked up rear wheel and let go 3 times at 40 mph (messed the car that stopped at last minute for turn).
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 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fxdwgi has 8 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 14, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, suspension. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (29%), warning lights, check engine (14%), headlights and tail lights (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi?
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 Fxdwgi 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.