AI Damage1992 Harley-Davidson Fxrt: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxrt filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 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.
Main drive gear sprocket failed, possibly, replace four times, due to main gear shaft must be some thousandths of an inch out of line.
Assembly responsibility of an out of specification main shaft, if after service operations area representative measurements that turns out to be the cause of the repeated main drive gear sprocket failures.
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 Fxrt has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxrt?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxrt?
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 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxrt 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 1992 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.