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2004 Harley-Davidson FxdiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Fxdi, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 2, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Harley-Davidson Fxdi has problems

3 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
Fuel/propulsion system20
Engine10
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

2004 Harley-Davidson Fxdi 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

Vehicle speed control: cables

Recall 05V-430 · Sep 22, 2005 · 12,398 vehicles

Risk. IN THIS CONDITION, THE CABLES COULD EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH THE TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.

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

2004 vs. every other Fxdi 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 Fxdi median. How we score

'03'04'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxdi owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FUEL LEVEL LOWERED AND FUEL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE SPARK PLUG WIRES, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUEL WAS…
Complaint 10872075 · Jun 2, 2016 · 3,200 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN PARKING, FUEL WAS DISCOVERED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200.
Complaint 10871929 · Jun 1, 2016 · 3,200 miles

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