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2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Dyna years?

Dyna NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted7 complaints1996: 1 complaints1998: 1 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 1 complaints2004: 1 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 7 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 1 complaints2012: 2 complaints2014: 1 complaints
Dyna NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Other229%
Transmission229%
Engine114%
Steering114%
Tires & Wheels114%

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V444000Electrical SystemNovember 20, 2006 · 19,921 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A BATTERY CADDY BOLT MAY LOOSEN UNDER NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BOLT CAN BACK OUT WHICH ALLOWS THE BATTERY TO SHIFT POSITION AND THEN HOLD THE BATTERY IN A POSITION WHICH MAY ALLOW THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO CONTACT THE METAL BATTERY CADDY COVER AND ABRADE THROUGH THE POSITIVE TERMINAL PROTECTIVE BOOT.

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE BATTERY CAN SHORT AGAINST THE COVER, CAUSING SPARKS AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BATTERY CADDY BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE INNER PRIMARY BEARING WENT OUT AT 5000 MILES ON THE BIKE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA MOTORCYCLE. IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 1, 2010

“I PURCHASED A HARLEY DAVIDSON LOW RIDER FROM SOUTHSIDE HARLEY IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. THE HORN DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE HAD IT BACK TO THEM TWICE, THEY OIL IT, I GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD, AND IT DOESN'T WORK. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT READ ME AN INTEROFFICE MEMO STATING BASICALLY THAT HARLEY RECOGNIZES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 8, 2006

“THE HANDLE BARS ON MY 2006 HD SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLE ARE NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY. I PURCHASED THE BIKE AND NOTIFIED THE DEALER WHO ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT. THEY CONTACTED HD REPRESENTATIVE WHO LOOKED AND RODE THE BIKE ON 10-20-05 AND STATED IT WAS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE HANDLE BARS POINT 2 OR 3 DEGREES…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 3, 2005

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA WIDE GLIDE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH UPHILL, THE BOLTS BEGAN TO CLANK IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED A FEW MINUTES LATER, BUT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 26, 2008

“ I WAS OUT RIDING WITH MY HUSBAND AND MY FRIEND AND WE HAD JUST COME OVER THE HIGH RISE BRIDGE FROM BEAUFORT TO MOREHEAD CITY AND WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I WENT TO GO, THE REAR TIRE WOULD NOT MOVE AND A VERY ODD/LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · October 6, 2010

2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna — common questions

Is the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.