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2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 24 complaints on file for the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi — 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.

24

NHTSA complaints

2

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 Fxdwgi years?

Fxdwgi NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted24 complaints2004: 2 complaints2006: 24 complaints
Fxdwgi 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 Fxdwgi problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System729%
Transmission521%
Suspension313%
Engine313%
Steering28%
Brakes28%
Tires & Wheels14%
Lighting14%

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi have recalls?

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

06V474000SteeringDecember 18, 2006 · 10,397 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INTERNALLY WIRED HANDLEBARS HAVE A POTENTIAL TO CRACK AT THE HOLE WHERE THE WIRES EXIT THE HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR CLAMPS.

Consequence

SHOULD THESE CRACKS PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF BREAKING THE HANDLEBAR INTO TWO PIECES, A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR WITH ONE WITH A GREATER WALL THICKNESS AND WITH A WIRE EXIT HOLE THAT HAS A SHAPE THAT REDUCES STRESS CONCENTRATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

05V537000TransmissionNovember 22, 2005 · 10,498 units

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“WHILE RIDDING REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THAN RELEASED FOLLOWED BY A GRINDING NOISE THAT SEEM TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I REMOVED THE SIDE COVER AND FOUND BROKEN WIRES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COVER. THESE LOOK TO BE STATOR WIRES. I REMOVED THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR AND FOUND LOOSE BOLTS AND A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 30, 2014

“TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE WITH 4 FAILURE MILEAGE HAD A BAD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. HE COULD NO LONGER FIND NEUTRAL, AND THE HANDLE BARS WERE UNDER RECALL 06V474000. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER EIGHT TIMES,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 6, 2005

“TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE WITH 4 FAILURE MILEAGE HAD A BAD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. HE COULD NO LONGER FIND NEUTRAL, AND THE HANDLE BARS WERE UNDER RECALL 06V474000. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER EIGHT TIMES,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · September 6, 2005

“REAR SPROCKET BOLTS ARE KNOWN TO BACK OUT AND HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES REGARDING THE DYNAS AND HAS YET TO INFORM THE PUBLIC. MY BOLTS BACKED OUT TWICE. ONCE LAST NIGHT AND ONCE ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE 1ST OCCURRENCE. MY HARLEY IS NOW BACK AT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 8, 2019

“DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WENT TO USE THE BRAKE PUSHED ON IT. IT WENT TO THE GROUND WITH THE FOOT PEG, MY FOOT HIT THE GROUND THE ROD DUG IN LOCKED UP REAR WHEEL AND LET GO 3 TIMES AT 40 MPH (MESSED THE CAR THAT STOPPED AT LAST MINUTE FOR TURN). THEN I LOOKED DOWN AT THE PEDAL AND PUSH RODSTILL CONNECTED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · April 27, 2007

2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi — common questions

Is the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi reliable?

The record is thin — 24 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2006 Fxdwgi problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (7 complaints), transmission (5 complaints), suspension (3 complaints).

Does the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi. 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.