no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. SHOULD THESE CRACKS PROGRESS TO THE POINT OF BREAKING THE HANDLEBAR INTO TWO PIECES, A LOSS OF CONTROL COULD RESULT WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE…
2006 Harley-Davidson FxdwgiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdwgi has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
5Power train
3Suspension
2Engine
2Steering
1Wheels
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Service brakes
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2006 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
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. THE MOTORCYCLE COULD DROP INTO GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY AND CREATE THE RISK OF A CRASH AND INJURIES.
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 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SCREWS HOLDING 2 PIECE ROTOR ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE ON FWY ON WAY TO WORK.HEARD A FAINT METALLIC KNOCK ON LEFT SIDE BY PRIMARY COVER. AFTER WORK FIRED IT UP AND HEADED TO MECHANIC SHOP (NON HD). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON SO TO AVOID MORE DAMAGE AND POSS ACCIDENT I HAD AAA TOW IT TO…
WHILE RIDDING REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THAN RELEASED FOLLOWED BY A GRINDING NOISE THAT SEEM TO COME FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE. I REMOVED THE SIDE COVER AND FOUND BROKEN WIRES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COVER. THESE LOOK TO BE STATOR WIRES. I REMOVED THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR AND FOUND LOOSE BOLTS AND A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWGI MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES AND RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE ROTOR AND…
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