Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD — 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
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
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NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | new |
| Lighting | 1 | 50% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.
Consequence
THE MOTORCYCLE COULD DROP INTO GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY AND CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND INJURIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER CAM (DRUM), THE DETENT ARM, AND THE NEUTRAL SWITCH WITH NEWLY DESIGNED COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNER MAY CONTACT RLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“BATTERY LITE CAME ON, BARELY MADE IT HOME... BOLTS IN ROTOR CAME LOSE, (ONLY 06 WAS BOLTED), RUINED THE STATER AND IN THE WORDS OF MY MECHANIC "FRIED THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR" $1,000+ REPAIR. IF YOU GOOGLE 06 DYNA BATTERY LIGHT, WELL IF YOU WERE IN A CASINO YOU WOULD BE KNEE DEEP IN TOKENS...ALL…”
“BATTERY LITE CAME ON, BARELY MADE IT HOME... BOLTS IN ROTOR CAME LOSE, (ONLY 06 WAS BOLTED), RUINED THE STATER AND IN THE WORDS OF MY MECHANIC "FRIED THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR" $1,000+ REPAIR. IF YOU GOOGLE 06 DYNA BATTERY LIGHT, WELL IF YOU WERE IN A CASINO YOU WOULD BE KNEE DEEP IN TOKENS...ALL…”
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.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Harley-Davidson FXD. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.