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1996 Harley-Davidson Fx problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other Fx years?

Fx NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted2 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 0 complaints1995: 0 complaints1996: 1 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 1 complaints2000: 1 complaints
Fx NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

96V204000Fuel SystemOctober 22, 1996 · 176,515 units

Defect

THE EFFECTS OF REFORMULATED GASOLINE ALONG WITH CERTAIN USAGE OF THE FUEL SUPPLY VALVE AFFECTS THE SUPPLY OF GASOLINE TO THE CARBURETOR. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: (1) THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND (2) STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE OFF POSITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.

96V103000BrakesJune 14, 1996 · 251 units

Defect

THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

1996 Harley-Davidson Fx — common questions

Is the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx. 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.