VehicleVerdict

Harley-Davidson FXDWG years to avoid

Across 1997–2013, no single FXDWG year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2008 drew the most complaints; 2013 the fewest.

53

Total complaints

6

Recall campaigns

1997–2013

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Harley-Davidson FXDWG NHTSA complaints by model year13 complaints1997: 2 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 8 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 5 complaints2003: 4 complaints2005: 1 complaints2007: 3 complaints2008: 13 complaints2010: 6 complaints2012: 3 complaints2013: 1 complaints
Harley-Davidson FXDWG NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every FXDWG year

YearComplaintsRecalls
201310
201230
201060
2008131
200731
200510
200341
200251
200140
200020
199982
199810
199720

Common questions

What is the best year for the Harley-Davidson FXDWG?

By complaint volume, 2013 has the cleanest NHTSA record among FXDWG years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FXDWG have?

Across all model years, the FXDWG has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.