Defect
THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.
Consequence
SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.
Remedy
REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.
1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr — 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.
1
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1992 compare to other Fxr years?
What are the most common 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 1 | 100% | new |
Does the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr have recalls?
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“A SPRING IN TRANSMISSION BROKE AND MAY CAUSE A LOCK UP IN TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED BY MAIL AND STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK”
1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr — common questions
Is the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr reliable?
The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Does the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Is the 1992 Harley-Davidson Fxr under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
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.