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2006 Harley-Davidson FlhxiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi has problems

4 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10
Structure10

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

1 recall

2006 Harley-Davidson Flhxi 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.

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Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 05V-427 · Sep 22, 2005 · 2,393 vehicles

Risk. IN THIS CONDITION, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS PROPERLY, THEREBY NOT ALLOWING THE RIDER TO HAVE THE APPROPRIATE REARWARD FIELD OF VISION,…

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 Flhxi 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 Flhxi median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Flhxi owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHXI INNER CAM BEARINGS FAILURE AT 27,000 MILES CAUSING THE CRANK SHAFT TO BE DESTROYED DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE INNER CAM BEARINGS, DESTROYING THE MOTOR. PURCHASED BIKE WITH ONLY 1,912 MILES ON IT. *TR
Complaint 10218675 · Feb 20, 2008 · 27,000 miles

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