AI Damage2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 10
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 10% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 10% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (20% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (10% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 10 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 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.
After picking the bike up and resetting the ignition, it ran very roughly (as if running on one cylinder) and stalled. I tried running the engine several times working the throttle to keep the engine running, without throttle input the engine would surge and stall.
2006 harley vrscr fuel gage. Gage has been erratic since 600 miles on odometer. Dealer says this is normal. Running out of fuel on an interstate highway or remote area is dangerous.
I was riding my 2006 hd vrscr when I turned a corner at an intersection in a town. I attempted to slow down using my rear brake when the pedal went completely down against its hard stop. No braking occurred. It happened with about 15,000 miles on the bike. It only happened this one time.
After fuel fill up or in normal operation I have erratic and inaccurate fuel gauge reading. At first the gauge wouldn't read any fuel level and after running the self test would operate normally.
From the time I purchased the bike, the front was slightly wobbly. As I rode this bike more, the wobble got worse, and was much more when braking. Finally, after a trip to charleston from atlanta, as we got off the expressway, the wobbling was soo bad, I had a hard time controlling the bike.
When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle began to vibrate and shudder. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure on two occasions. However, on the third occasion, the dealer stated that the rotors were warped.
After proceeding only two miles, riders denim jeans caught on fire from proximity to exhaust pipe. Rider suffered 2nd degree burns between ankle and midway-point of shin.
Dt: last weekend consumer and wife bought a new kawasaki motorcycle, and while riding the motorcycle wife noticed that the area around right foot was getting very hot. Stopped at a parking lot, looked at the exhaust pipe, and realized that it was very close to the foot rest.
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 10,921 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 30% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Vrscr has 6 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 10, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, engine and cooling, service brakes. Total complaints: 10. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (10%), hesitation when accelerating (10%), jerking, harsh shifts (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Vrscr?
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 Vrscr 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.