Menu

2004 Harley-Davidson FxdwgiProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage7kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 25, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi has problems

1 complaint 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 system, gasoline10
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 Fxdwgi 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 Fxdwgi 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 Fxdwgi median. How we score

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

What Fxdwgi owners report

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

1) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PARTS AT MANUFACTURING PLANT, CAUSING THROTTLE CABLES TO RUB HOLES IN FUEL TANK TUNNEL SECTION OF FRAME. 2). HOLE RUBBED THROUGH FUEL TANK AND THROTTLE CABLES. DEALER SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND 12 WEEKS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. I CAN NOT PUT VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE UNTIL…
Complaint 10143676 · Nov 25, 2005 · 6,500 miles

Own a 2004 Fxdwgi?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.