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2006 Harley-Davidson DynaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 17, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train20
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Steering10
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 Harley-Davidson Dyna recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 06V-444 · Nov 20, 2006 · 19,921 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BATTERY CAN SHORT AGAINST THE COVER, CAUSING SPARKS AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Dyna year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dyna median. How we score

'96'98'00'01'04'05'06'07'08'12'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dyna owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE INNER PRIMARY BEARING WENT OUT AT 5000 MILES ON THE BIKE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA MOTORCYCLE. IT SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *TR
Complaint 10376953 · Jan 17, 2011 · 5,021 miles
I WAS OUT RIDING WITH MY HUSBAND AND MY FRIEND AND WE HAD JUST COME OVER THE HIGH RISE BRIDGE FROM BEAUFORT TO MOREHEAD CITY AND WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I WENT TO GO, THE REAR TIRE WOULD NOT MOVE AND A VERY ODD/LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE BIKE TO…
Complaint 10364913 · Nov 6, 2010 · 14,724 miles

Own a 2006 Dyna?

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