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2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi — 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.

2

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 Flhtpi years?

Flhtpi NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted3 complaints1994: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 3 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 2 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 0 complaints
Flhtpi 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 Flhtpi problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes2100%

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi have recalls?

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

08V090000BrakesFebruary 27, 2008 · 5,947 units

Defect

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, FLHPI, FLHTP, FLHTPI, FLHPE AND FLHPEI POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS). INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. IN SOME CASES, THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES, IF NECESSARY. BRAKE LINE RETENTION AND CLUTCH CABLE POSITIONING DEVICES WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUTURE ABRASION TO THE BRAKE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. 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.

“I OWN A FLHTPI. I APPLIED THE FRONT BRAKE ON THE DAY LISTED. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I WAS ONLY GOING 4 OR 5 MILES AN HOUR. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER MOVED ALL THE WAY UP TO THE HANDLE BAR AT WHICH POINT THE FRONT BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED ALLOWING THE BIKE TO CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. I PUMPED THE FRONT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 3, 2010

2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi — common questions

Is the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi reliable?

The record is thin — 2 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 Flhtpi have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi. 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.